Stephanie Stacy was a devoted mother whose life was taken by domestic violence. In Paducah, Kentucky, she was murdered by her ex-husband at Kacey’s Bar — a place where she should have been safe. Like so many victims, Stephanie’s story is one of warning signs that came too late and protections that were not strong enough. Her death left behind children, family, and a community forever changed. Stephanie’s Law is named in her honor so that no more families have to bury a loved one because the system failed to stop a known abuser.

Stephanie’s Law is a proposed Kentucky law created to protect survivors, prevent repeat violence, and shift the burden of consequences where it belongs: onto the abuser.

What Stephanie’s Law Would Do

Stephanie’s Law would apply to Kentucky residents who:

Have been charged with two or more domestic violence cases, or

Have been convicted of one domestic violence offense

Under this law, repeat or convicted abusers would be required to:

✔ Pay Restitution to the Victim

Abusers would be responsible for all documented costs caused by their violence, including:

Medical and mental health expenses

Lost wages and employment impacts

Emotional distress damages

Survivors should not have to financially suffer because someone chose to harm them.

✔ Complete Long-Term Treatment at Their Own Expense

Mandatory anger management for a minimum of five years

Required psychiatric evaluation and continued treatment when deemed necessary

If diagnosed with a mental illness, compliance with prescribed treatment would be required, with court oversight

Failure to comply would result in legal consequences.

✔ Face Stronger Oversight and Accountability

Court monitoring and enforcement of no-contact orders

Restrictions on firearm possession as allowed by law

Protection for Survivors Acting in Self-Defense

Stephanie’s Law also protects victims who fight back.

If a survivor has documented history of domestic violence and injures their abuser:

The act would be presumed self-defense

The survivor would not be charged unless clear evidence proves otherwise

No survivor should be criminalized for trying to stay alive.

Why This Law Matters:

Domestic violence rarely stops on its own. Without intervention, it escalates—sometimes ending in tragedy. Stephanie’s Law is about prevention, accountability, and survival.

This law:

Protects survivors

Reduces repeat violence

Forces abusers to take responsibility

Saves lives

Kentucky must do better. Survivors deserve safety, support, and justice—not silence and suffering.

Call to Action

We urge Kentucky lawmakers to support and pass Stephanie’s Law.

Sign this petition to stand with survivors and demand real accountability for domestic abusers.

Enough is enough.

SURVIVORS OF DOMESTIC ABUSE, FAMILIES OF VICTIMES... WE HAVE TO DEMAND CHANGE, WE HAVE STAND UP FOR THOSE THAT NO LONGER HAVE A VOICE, FOR THOSE THAT THE SYSTEM FAILED, AND FOR ALL THE FUTURE VICTIMS... WE HAVE TO GIVE THEM A FIGHTING CHANCE TO MAKE IT OUT.

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