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Introduced
02/04/2026
02/04/2026
In Committee
03/04/2026
03/04/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
Potential new amendment
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Amend KRS 189A.010 to provide that a person who is convicted of a fourth or subsequent violation of this section shall be prohibited from purchasing alcohol for his or her period of license suspension and for 2 years after; make technical corrections; create a new section of KRS Chapter 189A to require that any ignition interlock license or hardship license issued to a person who has been convicted of a fourth or subsequent offense of driving under the influence contain the language "No Alcohol Sale" and a prominent red stripe; create a new section of KRS Chapter 507 to provide that any person who is convicted of an offense in which a death resulted from the person's operation of a motor vehicle while under the influence shall be prohibited from purchasing alcohol during any period of supervision and for 2 years following any period of supervision; require the defendant to surrender his or her license; require the court to notify the Transportation Cabinet; create a new section of KRS 186.400 to 186.640 to require that any operator's license issued to a person convicted of a fourth or subsequent offense of driving under the influence or of an offense in which a death resulted from the person's operation of a motor vehicle while under the influence contain the language "No Alcohol Sale" and a prominent red stripe; create a new section of KRS Chapter 244 to prohibit the sale or distribution of alcohol to any person who is prohibited from purchasing alcohol issued to a person convicted of a fourth or subsequent offense of driving under the influence or of an offense in which a death resulted from the person's operation of a motor vehicle while under the influence.
AI Summary
This bill strengthens penalties for driving under the influence (DUI) offenses, particularly for repeat offenders and those whose actions result in death. For individuals convicted of a fourth or subsequent DUI offense, they will be prohibited from purchasing alcohol for the duration of their license suspension and for two years afterward; additionally, any ignition interlock license (a device that prevents a vehicle from starting if alcohol is detected on the driver's breath) or hardship license (a restricted license allowing limited driving) issued to these individuals will be marked with "No Alcohol Sale" and a red stripe. Furthermore, anyone convicted of a DUI offense that causes a death will be prohibited from purchasing alcohol during any period of supervision and for two years following, and their driver's license will be surrendered and noted by the Transportation Cabinet. The bill also mandates that any operator's license issued to someone with a fourth or subsequent DUI conviction, or a DUI conviction resulting in death, will prominently display "No Alcohol Sale" and a red stripe, and it will be illegal for any alcohol retailer to knowingly sell or distribute alcohol to such individuals.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Justice
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
recommitted to Appropriations & Revenue (H) (on 04/15/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/26RS/hb563.html |
| House Floor Amendment 1 | https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/recorddocuments/bill/26RS/HB563/HFA1.pdf |
| BillText | https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/recorddocuments/bill/26RS/hb563/orig_bill.pdf |
| Corrections Impact | https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/recorddocuments/note/26RS/hb563/CI.pdf |
| Local Mandate Fiscal Impact | https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/recorddocuments/note/26RS/hb563/LM.pdf |
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