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Adjourned sine die. The bill was pending when the session ended, so it did not pass.

Last action · February 17, 2026

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Introduced February 9, 2026

House

Adjourned Sine Die

2026 Regular Session

HB596

AN ACT relating to driving under the influence.

Amend KRS 189A.010 to create enhanced penalties for a person under the age of 21 who operates a motor vehicle with an alcohol concentration of 0.02 or more; amend KRS 189A.070 to create enhanced periods of license suspenion for a person under the age of 21 who operates a motor vehicle with an alcohol concentration of 0.02 or more; amend KRS 189A.340 to conform.

Alcoholic Beverages Crimes and Punishments Criminal Procedure Motor Vehicles Corrections Impact Local Mandate

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This bill would create stricter penalties and longer license suspensions for drivers under age 21 who are caught operating a vehicle with a blood alcohol concentration of 0.02 or more. Kentucky already has a lower legal limit for underage drivers than for adults, and this bill would increase the consequences for violating that standard. It also makes related updates to existing state law to keep the statutes consistent. Who it may affect: drivers under the age of 21 and their families.

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