KENTUCKY, USA — A proposed Kentucky law aims to make Halloween safer for children by keeping sex offenders away from trick-or-treaters.

Rep. Chad Aull, D-Lexington, plans to reintroduce legislation to make Halloween safer for children by preventing Kentucky sex offenders from participating in Halloween-related activities involving minors.

The proposal would prevent sex offenders convicted of crimes against children from handing out candy to young trick-or-treaters or attending Halloween costume parties where children are present.

Aull filed a similar bill in the Kentucky General Assembly’s 2025 session.

“We want children to enjoy trick-or-treating knowing they’ll be safe. Halloween should be a time for laughter, family, and community, not anxiety or danger,” Aull said. “Kentucky law al

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