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KY HB425
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/16/2026
Primary Sponsor
Beverly Chester-Burton
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AI Summary
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First-offense street racing (KRS 189.505) penalties increase from $60-$200 to a flat $1,000 fine, with mandatory vehicle impoundment for at least 6 months
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Second or subsequent street racing offenses carry a $2,000 fine and mandatory vehicle forfeiture, with the vehicle either destroyed or sold at public auction
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Proceeds from vehicles forfeited for repeat street racing violations go to the Crime Victims Compensation Board
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Amends KRS 500.090 to add street racing vehicle forfeitures to the existing property forfeiture framework under the Kentucky Penal Code
Legislative Description
AN ACT relating to motor vehicle racing.
Crimes and Punishments
Last Action
3rd reading, passed 75-19
3/16/2026
Committee Referrals
Rules3/12/2026
Judiciary1/27/2026
Committee On Committees1/16/2026
Full Bill Text
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