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Last action · March 10, 2026

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Introduced March 3, 2026

House

Adjourned Sine Die

2026 Regular Session

HB857

AN ACT relating to driving under the influence.

Amend KRS 189A.010, relating to driving under the influence, to provide that a third or subsequent offense within a 10-year period is a Class D felony; provide that if a person is convicted of a third or subsequent offense the minimum term of imprisonment shall be 120 days; establish enhanced penalties for a person under the age of 21 who operates a motor vehicle with an alcohol concentration of 0.02 or more; allow a violation…

Crimes and Punishments Criminal Procedure Motor Vehicles Corrections Impact Local Mandate

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This bill would make a third or subsequent drunk driving offense within 10 years a felony charge in Kentucky, with a minimum of 120 days in jail. It would also create stricter penalties and longer license suspensions for drivers under 21 who are caught driving with any measurable alcohol level of 0.02 or above. Who it may affect: drivers with prior DUI convictions, young drivers under 21, and their families.

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