HB425
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Amend KRS 189.993 to establish enhanced penalties for a violation of KRS 189.505, including increased fines, vehicle impoudment for up to 6 months for the first offense, and vehicle forfeiture for the second or subsequent offense; amend KRS 500.090 to provide that the proceeds from any public auction of a vehicle that has been forfeited for a second or subsequent violation of KRS 189.505 be transferred to the Crime Victims Compensation Board.
Introduced: January 16, 2026
Last action: April 15, 2026
Plain-language summary
This bill increases the penalties for illegal motor vehicle racing on public roads. A first offense would bring higher fines and vehicle impoundment for up to six months, while a second or later offense could result in permanent vehicle forfeiture. Money raised from auctioning forfeited vehicles would go to the Crime Victims Compensation Board. Who it may affect: drivers cited for illegal street racing and crime victims who receive compensation through the state board.
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Legislative History
Primary Sponsor
Co-sponsors (11)
Roll calls
Senate: Passed 35-3 with Committee Substitute (1) and Committee Amendment (1-title)
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