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HB 596 Kentucky House · 2026 Regular Session

AN ACT relating to driving under the influence.

Summary
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.
Issues: ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeBill increases penalties for underage DUI, aligning with 'increases mandatory sentences' indicator under 'oppose' stance.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill enhances DUI safety regulations for under-21 drivers, directly strengthening vehicle operation safety standards under transportation policy.92% confidence
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 9, 2026 Last action Feb 17, 2026
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Committee
2
Feb 17, 2026
Committee
to Judiciary (H)
lower
Feb 9, 2026
Committee
to Committee on Committees (H)
lower
Feb 9, 2026
Introduced
introduced in House
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