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Introduced January 9, 2025

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2025 Regular Session

AN ACT relating to street-legal special purpose vehicles.

Create a new section of KRS Chapter 186 to define "special purpose vehicle" and "street-legal special purpose vehicle"; allow street-legal special purpose vehicles to operate on a highway under certain circumstances; prohibit street-legal special purpose vehicles from traveling a distance greater than 20 miles on a highway displaying centerline pavement markings; require street-legal special purpose vehicles to register the vehicle and comply with all requirements of KRS Chapter 186; direct the Transportation Cabinet to promulgate administrative regulations; amend KRS 186.020 and 186.050 to conform

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This bill creates a legal framework for a new category of vehicle called a "street-legal special purpose vehicle," allowing these vehicles to travel on public roads under certain conditions. Key rules include a 20-mile limit on highways that have centerline pavement markings, and owners must register their vehicles and follow existing motor vehicle laws. The Transportation Cabinet is directed to set additional rules for how these vehicles may operate. Who it may affect: owners and operators of special purpose vehicles, such as utility or off-road style vehicles, who wish to use them on public roads.

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Legislative History

Jan 9, 2025 · Senate
Introduced In Senate
Jan 9, 2025 · Senate
To Committee On Committees (S)
Feb 4, 2025 · Senate
To Transportation (S)
Feb 26, 2025 · Senate
Reported Favorably, 1st Reading, To Calendar With Committee Substitute (1)
Feb 27, 2025 · Senate
2nd Reading, To Rules (clerical)
Feb 28, 2025 · Senate
Posted For Passage In The Regular Orders Of The Day For Tuesday, March 04, 2025 (clerical)
Mar 4, 2025 · Senate
3rd Reading, Passed 34-4 With Committee Substitute (1)
Yea: 34
Nay: 4
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Mar 5, 2025 · House
Received In House
Mar 13, 2025 · House
3rd Reading, Passed 93-2 With Committee Substitute (1)
Yea: 93
Nay: 2
Absent: 5
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Mar 13, 2025 · Senate
Passed 38-0 With Committee Substitute (1)
Yea: 38
Nay: 0
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Brandon Storm

Senator · Senate District 21

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Brandon.Storm@kylegislature.gov

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Danny Carroll

Senator · Senate District 02

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Danny.Carroll@kylegislature.gov
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Donald Douglas

Senator · Senate District 22

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Donald.Douglas@kylegislature.gov
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Scott Madon

Senator · Senate District 29

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scott.madon@kylegislature.gov
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Mike Nemes

Senator · Senate District 38

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Mike.Nemes@kylegislature.gov
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Matt Nunn

Senator · Senate District 17

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matt.nunn@kylegislature.gov
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Craig Richardson

Senator · Senate District 03

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craig.richardson@kylegislature.gov
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Portrait of Brandon Smith

Brandon Smith

Senator · Senate District 30

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Brandon.Smith@kylegislature.gov
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Lindsey Tichenor

Senator · Senate District 06

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lindsey.tichenor@kylegislature.gov
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Robin Webb

Senator · Senate District 18

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Robin.Webb@kylegislature.gov
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Phillip Wheeler

Senator · Senate District 31

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Phillip.Wheeler@kylegislature.gov

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