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HB700

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AN ACT relating to crimes and punishments.

Amend KRS 507.060 to establish the crime of vehicular homicide when a person is traveling in excess of 25 miles per hour over the speed limit resulting in the death of another; establish the crime of vehicular homicide for a violation of KRS 189.580(1)(a) resulting in the death of another; provide that the Act may be cited as Daniels Law.

Crimes and PunishmentsMotor VehiclesPolice, City and CountyPolice, StateSheriffsShort Titles and Popular NamesTraffic SafetyTransportationCorrections Impact

Introduced: February 23, 2026

Last action: March 2, 2026

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Legislative History

Feb 23, 2026 · House
Introduced In House
Feb 23, 2026 · House
To Committee On Committees (H)
Mar 2, 2026 · House
To Judiciary (H)

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Rachel Roarx

Representative · House District 038

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rachel.roarx@kylegislature.gov
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