AN ACT relating to the operation of a motor vehicle.

Amend KRS 189A.010 to expand the list of controlled substances to include clonazepam, cyclobenzaprine, and fentanyl; amend KRS 189A.105 to provide a person shall be informed at the time blood test is requested that the fact of a refusal to submit to the blood test will result in suspension of his or her driver's license and if the person is convicted of a violation of KRS 189A.010, his or her license will be suspended; amend KRS 186.018 to require the Transportation Cabinet to destroy records of moving traffic convictions that are more than 10 years old.

Corrections Impact Local Mandate Crimes and Punishments Drugs and Medicines Motor Vehicles State Agencies Transportation

Introduced: January 12, 2026

Last action: April 23, 2026

(Acts Ch. 193)

In effect since July 15, 2026

Acts from the 2026 Regular Session that don't carry an emergency clause or set their own effective date took effect 90 days after the session adjourned (Ky. Constitution § 55).

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This bill updates Kentucky's driving under the influence laws by adding three specific substances, clonazepam, cyclobenzaprine, and fentanyl, to the list of controlled substances that make it illegal to operate a vehicle. It also requires that drivers be clearly informed of the consequences of refusing a blood test, including license suspension. Additionally, the state Transportation Cabinet must destroy driving records for moving traffic convictions that are more than 10 years old. Who it may affect: licensed drivers in Kentucky, particularly those prescribed controlled substances, as well as anyone subject to traffic conviction records.

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