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Introduced
01/09/2026
01/09/2026
In Committee
02/17/2026
02/17/2026
Crossed Over
02/17/2026
02/17/2026
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Create a new section of KRS Chapter 189 to require vehicles operating on a highway with an iron, steel, or wooden wheel to be equipped with a rubberized strip on the portion of the wheel that is in contact with the highway; provide an exception for certain animal-drawn vehicles; amend KRS 189.990 to set penalty for violation at $20 to $100 for each offense.
AI Summary
This bill requires that any vehicle operating on a highway with iron, steel, or wooden wheels must have a rubber strip or compound strip on the part of the wheel that touches the road, with an exception for animal-drawn vehicles weighing one ton or less used only for transporting people. Violating this new rule will result in a fine of $20 to $100 for each offense.
Committee Categories
Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
to Committee on Committees (S) (on 02/17/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/26RS/hb293.html |
| BillText | https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/recorddocuments/bill/26RS/hb293/bill.pdf |
| Vote History for HB293 | https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/26RS/hb293/vote_history.pdf |
| BillText | https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/recorddocuments/bill/26RS/hb293/orig_bill.pdf |
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