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KY HB425

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/16/2026

Primary Sponsor

Beverly Chester-Burton

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • 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

  • 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

  • Proceeds from vehicles forfeited for repeat street racing violations go to the Crime Victims Compensation Board

  • 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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