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KY HB625

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/11/2026

Primary Sponsor

Rachel Roarx

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Authorizes local governments to use code enforcement boards to impose civil penalties for running red lights (KRS 189.338) and speeding violations (KRS 189.390) when no police officer issues a citation at the time of the violation

  • Adds these two traffic offenses as exceptions to the general rule prohibiting local governments from classifying moving motor vehicle offenses as civil offenses enforceable through code enforcement boards

  • Amends KRS 65.8808 (local code enforcement) and KRS 189.990 (motor vehicle penalties) to establish this new civil penalty framework for automated or non-officer-witnessed traffic enforcement

Legislative Description

AN ACT relating to the operation of a motor vehicle.

Local Government

Last Action

to Transportation (H)

2/19/2026

Committee Referrals

Transportation2/19/2026
Committee On Committees2/11/2026

Full Bill Text

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