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Last action · April 5, 2026
Became Law Without Governor's Signature (Acts Ch. 32)

Introduced January 7, 2026

House
Enacted
2026 Regular Session

AN ACT relating to pedestrians.

Create a new section of KRS Chapter 189 to define terms; prohibit a person from remaining on any portion of a state-maintained right-of-way that is not designated for pedestrian use; provide exemptions and authorize local governmental exceptions; allow local governments to enact ordinances to authorize limited exceptions to the prohibition; allow the Transportation Cbinet to promulgate administrative regulations to define minimum standards for state-maintained rights-of-way; amend KRS 189.570 to conform.

In effect since July 15, 2026

Acts from the 2026 Regular Session that don't carry an emergency clause or set their own effective date took effect 90 days after the session adjourned (Ky. Constitution § 55).

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This bill makes it illegal for a person to stand or remain on a state-maintained road right-of-way in areas not set aside for pedestrian use, such as travel lanes or highway shoulders. It includes exemptions and allows local governments to pass ordinances permitting limited exceptions, while also giving the Transportation Cabinet authority to set minimum standards for these areas. Who it may affect: pedestrians, local governments, and state transportation officials.

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Legislative History

Apr 5, 2026 · House
Became Law Without Governor's Signature (Acts Ch. 32)
Mar 27, 2026 · House
Filed Without Governor's Signature With The Secretary Of State (clerical)
Mar 24, 2026 · House
Delivered To Governor (clerical)
Mar 24, 2026 · House
Enrolled, Signed By President Of The Senate
Mar 24, 2026 · House
Enrolled, Signed By Speaker Of The House
Mar 24, 2026 · House
Received In House (clerical)
Mar 24, 2026 · Senate
Passed 31-6
Yea: 31
Nay: 6
Absent: 1
Mar 24, 2026 · Senate
Floor Amendment (1) Withdrawn (clerical)
Feb 5, 2026 · House
3rd Reading, Passed 80-11 With Committee Substitute (1)
Yea: 80
Nay: 11
Absent: 9

Primary Sponsor

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Kevin Jackson

Representative · House District 020

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kevin.jackson@kylegislature.gov

Co-sponsors (5)

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Robert Duvall

Representative · House District 017

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robert.duvall@kylegislature.gov
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Scott Lewis

Representative · House District 014

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Scott.Lewis@kylegislature.gov
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Shawn McPherson

Representative · House District 022

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Shawn.McPherson@kylegislature.gov
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Michael Meredith

Representative · House District 019

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Michael.Meredith@kylegislature.gov
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Portrait of Steve Riley

Steve Riley

Representative · House District 023

Co-sponsor
Steve.Riley@kylegislature.gov

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