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HB857

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AN ACT relating to driving under the influence.

Amend KRS 189A.010, relating to driving under the influence, to provide that a third or subsequent offense within a 10-year period is a Class D felony; provide that if a person is convicted of a third or subsequent offense the minimum term of imprisonment shall be 120 days; establish enhanced penalties for a person under the age of 21 who operates a motor vehicle with an alcohol concentration of 0.02 or more; allow a violation of KRS 189A.010 by a person under the age of 21 who operates a motor vehicle with an alcohol concentration of 0.02 or more to be included as a prior offense for enhancement purposes; amend KRS 189A.070 to create enhanced periods of license suspension for a person under the age of 21 who operates a motor vehicle with an alcohol concentration of 0.02 or more; amend various KRS sections to conform.

Crimes and PunishmentsCriminal ProcedureMotor VehiclesCorrections ImpactLocal Mandate

Introduced: March 3, 2026

Last action: March 10, 2026

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Legislative History

Mar 3, 2026 · House
Introduced In House
Mar 3, 2026 · House
To Committee On Committees (H)
Mar 10, 2026 · House
To Judiciary (H)

Primary Sponsor

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Steve Riley

Representative · House District 023

Primary sponsor
Steve.Riley@kylegislature.gov
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Co-sponsors (3)

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Kevin Jackson

Representative · House District 020

Co-sponsor
kevin.jackson@kylegislature.gov
Portrait of Kim King
Kim King

Representative · House District 055

Co-sponsor
Kim.King@kylegislature.gov
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Shawn McPherson

Representative · House District 022

Co-sponsor
Shawn.McPherson@kylegislature.gov