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KY HB625
Bill
Status
2/11/2026
Primary Sponsor
Rachel Roarx
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AI Summary
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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
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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
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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