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Introduced
02/09/2026
02/09/2026
In Committee
02/17/2026
02/17/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Amend KRS 189A.010 to create enhanced penalties for a person under the age of 21 who operates a motor vehicle with an alcohol concentration of 0.02 or more; amend KRS 189A.070 to create enhanced periods of license suspenion for a person under the age of 21 who operates a motor vehicle with an alcohol concentration of 0.02 or more; amend KRS 189A.340 to conform.
AI Summary
This bill modifies Kentucky's laws regarding driving under the influence (DUI) to implement stricter penalties for individuals under the age of 21 who are caught driving with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of 0.02% or higher. Specifically, it amends KRS 189A.010 to establish this lower BAC threshold for those under 21 as a violation, and it amends KRS 189A.070 to mandate enhanced periods of license suspension for such violations. The bill also makes conforming changes to KRS 189A.340, which relates to ignition interlock licenses, ensuring consistency with the updated DUI provisions. The term "alcohol concentration" refers to the amount of alcohol in a person's blood or breath, commonly known as blood alcohol content (BAC).
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
to Judiciary (H) (on 02/17/2026)
Official Document
bill text
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bill summary
| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/26RS/hb596.html |
| BillText | https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/recorddocuments/bill/26RS/hb596/orig_bill.pdf |
| Corrections Impact | https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/recorddocuments/note/26RS/hb596/CI.pdf |
| Local Mandate Fiscal Impact | https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/recorddocuments/note/26RS/hb596/LM.pdf |
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