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KY HB398

KY HB398
AN ACT relating to driving under the influence and declaring an emergency.


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Introduced
02/21/2023
In Committee
02/21/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
03/29/2023

Introduced Session

2023 Regular Session

Bill Summary

Amend KRS 189A.010 to provide that a third or subsequent offense of driving under the influence within a 10-year period is a Class D felony; provide that if a person is convicted of a third or subsequent offense of driving under the influence the minimum term of imprisonment shall be 120 days; amend KRS 189A.110 to require a person arrested for a violation of driving under the influence to remain in custody for at least 8 hours prior to release; amend KRS 189A.040, 189A.200, 189A.240, and 281A.2102 to conform; provide the Act may be cited as Lily's Law; EMERGENCY.

AI Summary

This bill amends Kentucky's driving under the influence (DUI) laws to make a third or subsequent DUI offense within 10 years a Class D felony, with a mandatory minimum sentence of 120 days imprisonment that cannot be suspended or subject to early release. The bill also requires a person arrested for DUI to remain in custody for at least 8 hours prior to release. Additionally, it makes conforming changes to other related DUI statutes. The bill may be cited as "Lily's Law" and declares an emergency due to the public safety risks of impaired driving.

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

WITHDRAWN (on 03/29/2023)

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