Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear has signed House Bill 422, known as Logan’s Law, which strengthens sentencing and parole regulations for violent crimes and reforms how insanity pleas are handled. Named after 6-year-old Logan Tipton, who was killed in 2015 by Ronald Exantus—who was found not guilty by reason of insanity but released early—this law bars individuals convicted of Class B or violent felonies from receiving mandatory reentry supervision and prohibits juries from issuing split insanity verdicts. It also mandates mental health evaluations and potential treatment for defendants found guilty but mentally ill before release.

The legislation, supported across party lines and driven by the advocacy of Logan’s family and others affected by similar cases, aims to prevent premature releases and ensure public safety. Logan’s Law will take effect 90 days after the legislative session ends this summer, reflecting a bipartisan effort to address perceived gaps in justice and parole systems highlighted by past tragedies.