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.

Introduced: February 23, 2026

Last action: March 2, 2026

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This bill would create a new crime called vehicular homicide for drivers who cause another person's death while traveling more than 25 miles per hour over the speed limit, or while committing certain other traffic violations. It establishes specific criminal charges for these situations, which are not currently defined as a distinct offense under that name. The bill may be cited as Daniels Law. Who it may affect: all Kentucky drivers, and families of those killed in traffic incidents involving excessive speeding or related traffic violations.

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