Kentucky 2026 Regular Session Status: Enacted 2 R cosponsors

SB 66 — AN ACT relating to the operation of a motor vehicle.

Last action — signed by Governor (Acts Ch. 193)

  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. ✓
    In Committee
  3. ✓
    Passed Senate
  4. ✓
    Passed House
  5. ✓
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 12, 2026. Enacted.

Signed by Governor Andy Beshear (Democratic) on April 23, 2026.

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Likely to advance 74% · moderate confidence

  • Enacted

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  • 2 sponsors

    2 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (2 R).

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 3 recorded votes so far.

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Summary

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.

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UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS SB 66/EN AN ACT relating to the operation of a motor vehicle.
CHAPTER 193 1 CHAPTER 193 ( SB 66 ) AN ACT relating to the operation of a motor vehicle.
(a) If the sample of the person's blood or breath that is used to determine the alcohol concentration thereof was obtained more than two (2) hours after cessation of operation or physical control of a motor vehicle, the results of the Page 1 of 14 SB006620.100 - 1170 - XXXX 4/15/2026 4:40 PM Engrossed UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS SB 66/EN test or tests shall be inadmissible as evidence in a prosecution under subsection (1)(a) or (f) of this section.
(a) If the sample of the person's blood or breath that is used to determine the alcohol concentration thereof was obtained more than two (2) hours after cessation of operation or physical control of a motor vehicle, the results of the test or tests shall be inadmissible as evidence in a prosecution under subsection (1)(a) or (f) of this section.
[The provisions of ]This subsection shall not be construed as limiting the introduction of any other competent evidence bearing upon the questions of whether the defendant was under the influence of alcohol or other substances, in Page 2 of 14 SB006620.100 - 1170 - XXXX 4/15/2026 4:40 PM Engrossed UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS SB 66/EN any prosecution for a violation of subsection (1)(b) or (e) of this section.
[The provisions of ]This subsection shall not be construed as limiting the introduction of any other competent evidence bearing upon the questions of whether the defendant was under the influence of alcohol or other substances, in any prosecution for a violation of subsection (1)(b) or (e) of this section.
(4) (a) Except as provided in paragraph (b) of this subsection, the fact that any person charged with violation of subsection (1) of this section is legally entitled to use any substance, including alcohol, shall not constitute a defense against any charge of violation of subsection (1) of this section.
Legislative Research Commission PDF Version ACTS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY (4) (a) Except as provided in paragraph (b) of this subsection, the fact that any person charged with violation of subsection (1) of this section is legally entitled to use any substance, including alcohol, shall not constitute a defense against any charge of violation of subsection (1) of this section.
(b) For the second offense within a ten (10) year period, be fined not less than Page 3 of 14 SB006620.100 - 1170 - XXXX 4/15/2026 4:40 PM Engrossed UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS SB 66/EN three hundred fifty dollars ($350) nor more than five hundred dollars ($500) and shall be imprisoned in the county jail for not less than seven (7) days nor more than six (6) months and, in addition to fine and imprisonment, may be sentenced to community labor for not less than ten (10) days nor more than six (6) months.
(b) For the second offense within a ten (10) year period, be fined not less than three hundred fifty dollars ($350) nor more than five hundred dollars ($500) and shall be imprisoned in the county jail for not less than seven (7) days nor more than six (6) months and, in addition to fine and imprisonment, may be sentenced to community labor for not less than ten (10) days nor more than six (6) months.
and (e) For purposes of this subsection, prior offenses shall include all convictions in this Commonwealth[state], and any other state or jurisdiction, for operating or Page 4 of 14 SB006620.100 - 1170 - XXXX 4/15/2026 4:40 PM Engrossed UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS SB 66/EN being in control of a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or other substances that impair one's driving ability, or any combination of alcohol and such substances, or while having an unlawful alcohol concentration, or driving while intoxicated, but shall not include convictions for violating subsection (1)(f) of this section.
and (e) For purposes of this subsection, prior offenses shall include all convictions in this Commonwealth[state], and any other state or jurisdiction, for operating or being in control of a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or other substances that impair one's driving ability, or any combination of alcohol and such substances, or while having an unlawful alcohol concentration, or driving while intoxicated, but shall not include convictions for violating subsection (1)(f) of this section.
(8) (a) For a second or third offense within a ten (10) year period, the minimum sentence of imprisonment or community labor shall not be suspended, probated, or subject to conditional discharge or other form of early release.
CHAPTER 193 3 (8) (a) For a second or third offense within a ten (10) year period, the minimum sentence of imprisonment or community labor shall not be suspended, probated, or subject to conditional discharge or other form of early release.
Page 5 of 14 SB006620.100 - 1170 - XXXX 4/15/2026 4:40 PM Engrossed UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS SB 66/EN (9) When sentencing persons under subsection (5)(a) of this section, at least one (1) of the penalties shall be assessed and that penalty shall not be suspended, probated, or subject to conditional discharge or other form of early release.
(9) When sentencing persons under subsection (5)(a) of this section, at least one (1) of the penalties shall be assessed and that penalty shall not be suspended, probated, or subject to conditional discharge or other form of early release.
Page 6 of 14 SB006620.100 - 1170 - XXXX 4/15/2026 4:40 PM Engrossed UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS SB 66/EN (b) Alprazolam;
(b) Alprazolam;
(q)[(n)] Promethazine;
Legislative Research Commission PDF Version ACTS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY (q)[(n)] Promethazine;
Be used against him or her in a court of law or in any Page 7 of 14 SB006620.100 - 1170 - XXXX 4/15/2026 4:40 PM Engrossed UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS SB 66/EN administrative proceeding;
Be used against him or her in a court of law or in any administrative proceeding;
The defendant or his or her counsel is afforded an opportunity to view Page 8 of 14 SB006620.100 - 1170 - XXXX 4/15/2026 4:40 PM Engrossed UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS SB 66/EN the entire recording a reasonable time before the trial in order to prepare an adequate defense;
The defendant or his or her counsel is afforded an opportunity to view the entire recording a reasonable time before the trial in order to prepare an adequate defense;
c.
CHAPTER 193 5 c.
After all appeals have been exhausted arising from any criminal or Page 9 of 14 SB006620.100 - 1170 - XXXX 4/15/2026 4:40 PM Engrossed UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS SB 66/EN traffic case filed as a result of the videotape;
After all appeals have been exhausted arising from any criminal or traffic case filed as a result of the videotape;
For a second or third time within a ten (10) year period, he or she will be subject to a mandatory minimum jail sentence Page 10 of 14 SB006620.100 - 1170 - XXXX 4/15/2026 4:40 PM Engrossed UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS SB 66/EN which is twice as long as the mandatory minimum jail sentence imposed if he or she submits to the tests;
For a second or third time within a ten (10) year period, he or she will be subject to a mandatory minimum jail sentence which is twice as long as the mandatory minimum jail sentence imposed if he or she submits to the tests;
and 4.[3.][That ]Although his or her license will be suspended, he or she may be eligible immediately for an ignition interlock license allowing him or her to drive during the period of suspension and, if he or she is convicted, he or she will receive a credit toward any other ignition interlock requirement arising from this arrest.
and 4.[3.] [That ]Although his or her license will be suspended, he or she may be eligible immediately for an ignition interlock license allowing him or her to drive during the period of suspension and, if he or she is convicted, he or she will receive a credit toward any other ignition interlock requirement arising from this arrest.
(b) [Nothing in ]This subsection shall not be construed to prohibit a judge of a court of competent jurisdiction from issuing a search warrant or other court order requiring a blood [or urine ]test[, or a combination thereof,] of a Page 11 of 14 SB006620.100 - 1170 - XXXX 4/15/2026 4:40 PM Engrossed UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS SB 66/EN defendant charged with a violation of KRS 189A.010, or other statutory violation arising from the incident.
(b) [Nothing in ]This subsection shall not be construed to prohibit a judge of a court of competent jurisdiction from issuing a search warrant or other court order requiring a blood [or urine ]test[, or a Legislative Research Commission PDF Version ACTS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY combination thereof,] of a defendant charged with a violation of KRS 189A.010, or other statutory violation arising from the incident.
A qualified medical professional who administers any test under this paragraph upon the request of a peace officer, and a medical care facility where any test under this paragraph may be performed, shall not be Page 12 of 14 SB006620.100 - 1170 - XXXX 4/15/2026 4:40 PM Engrossed UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS SB 66/EN criminally liable solely for administering the requested test or civilly liable for damages to the person tested solely for administering the requested test except in cases of gross negligence or willful or wanton misconduct.
A qualified medical professional who administers any test under this paragraph upon the request of a peace officer, and a medical care facility where any test under this paragraph may be performed, shall not be criminally liable solely for administering the requested test or civilly liable for damages to the person tested solely for administering the requested test except in cases of gross negligence or willful or wanton misconduct.
(4) Immediately following the administration of the final test requested by the officer, the person shall again be informed of his or her right to have a test or tests of his or her blood performed by a person of his or her choosing described in KRS 189A.103 Page 13 of 14 SB006620.100 - 1170 - XXXX 4/15/2026 4:40 PM Engrossed UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS SB 66/EN within a reasonable time of his or her arrest at the expense of the person arrested.
(4) Immediately following the administration of the final test requested by the officer, the person shall again be informed of his or her right to have a test or tests of his or her blood performed by a person of his or her choosing described in KRS 189A.103 within a reasonable time of his or her arrest at the expense of the person arrested.
(4) The Transportation Cabinet shall not release information on the driving history record of a person under the age of twenty-one (21) whose operator license has been suspended pursuant to KRS 189A.010(6).
CHAPTER 193 7 (4) The Transportation Cabinet shall not release information on the driving history record of a person under the age of twenty-one (21) whose operator license has been suspended pursuant to KRS 189A.010(6).
Page 14 of 14 SB006620.100 - 1170 - XXXX 4/15/2026 4:40 PM Engrossed
Signed by Governor April 23, 2026.
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How this bill changes current law

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The bill amends KRS 189A.010 to clarify penalties and definitions related to operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol or substances.

  • KRS 189A.010

    the Commonwealth[state] → the Commonwealth

    Removes the word 'state' for clarity.

  • KRS 189A.010(3)(a)

    based upon the definition of alcohol concentration in KRS 189A.005

    Removes reference to KRS 189A.005 for presumptions regarding alcohol concentration.

  • KRS 189A.010(3)(b)

    based upon the definition of alcohol concentration in KRS 189A.005

    Removes reference to KRS 189A.005 for presumptions regarding alcohol concentration.

  • KRS 189A.010(5)

    the Commonwealth[state] → the Commonwealth

    Removes the word 'state' for clarity.

  • KRS 189A.010(7)(a)

    based on the definition of alcohol concentration in KRS 189A.005

    Removes reference to KRS 189A.005 for penalties related to underage offenses.

  • KRS 189A.010(8)(a)

    probated, or subject to conditional discharge or other form of early release. → probated, conditionally discharged, or subject to any other form of early release.

    Clarifies conditions under which sentences cannot be suspended for second or third offenses.

  • KRS 189A.010(8)(b)

    probated, or subject to conditional discharge or other form of early release. → probated, conditionally discharged, or subject to any other form of early release.

    Clarifies conditions under which sentences cannot be suspended for fourth or subsequent offenses.

  • KRS 189A.010(9)

    probated, or subject to conditional discharge or other form of early release. → probated, conditionally discharged, or subject to any other form of early release.

    Clarifies that at least one penalty cannot be suspended, probated, or otherwise released.

  • KRS 189A.010(10)

    dates on which the offenses occurred for which the judgments of conviction were entered. → dates on which the offenses occurred.

    Simplifies language about measuring the ten-year period for offenses.

  • KRS 189A.010(11)(e)

    [or tests ]of one's [blood, ]breath[, or urine] → of one's breath

    Removes specific references to blood and urine in the context of test refusals.

Action History

  1. signed by Governor (Acts Ch. 193)

  2. delivered to Governor

  3. enrolled, signed by Speaker of the House

  4. enrolled, signed by President of the Senate

  5. passed 36-0

  6. Senate concurred in Committee Substitute (1)

  7. to Rules (S)

  8. received in Senate

  9. 3rd reading, passed 79-15 with Committee Substitute (1)

  10. floor amendment (4) filed to Committee Substitute

  11. posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Wednesday, April 01 2026

  12. floor amendment (3) filed to Committee Substitute

  13. floor amendments (1) and (2-title) filed

  14. 2nd reading, to Rules

  15. reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar with Committee Substitute (1)

  16. to Judiciary (H)

  17. to Committee on Committees (H)

  18. received in House

  19. 3rd reading, passed 31-0 with Committee Substitute (1) and Floor Amendment (1)

  20. floor amendment (1) filed to Committee Substitute

  21. posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Wednesday, March 11 2026

  22. 2nd reading, to Rules

  23. reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar with Committee Substitute (1)

  24. to Judiciary (S)

  25. to Committee on Committees (S)

  26. introduced in Senate

Sponsors

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2 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 136 not signed on · 15 voted No

Sponsors (2)

Co-sponsors (0)

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Not signed on (136)

136 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Votes

Pass

Passed 79 Yea · 15 Nay · 6 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat 18002
Republican 601504
Unaffiliated 1000
Total 791506
% of votes cast 79%15%0%6%
How each member voted (100)
Member Party Vote
Lewis C — Yea
Adam Moore Democrat Yea
Adrielle Camuel Democrat Yea
Al Gentry Democrat Yea
Anne Gay Donworth Democrat Yea
Ashley Tackett Laferty Democrat Not Voting
Beverly Chester-Burton Democrat Yea
Chad Aull Democrat Yea
Daniel Grossberg Democrat Yea
Erika Hancock Democrat Yea
George Brown Jr. Democrat Not Voting
Joshua Watkins Democrat Yea
Lindsey Burke Democrat Yea
Lisa Willner Democrat Yea
Mary Lou Marzian Democrat Yea
Matthew Lehman Democrat Yea
Nima Kulkarni Democrat Yea
Pamela Stevenson Democrat Yea
Rachel Roarx Democrat Yea
Sarah Stalker Democrat Yea
Tina Bojanowski Democrat Yea
Aaron Thompson Republican Yea
Adam Bowling Republican Yea
Amy Neighbors Republican Yea
Bill Wesley Republican Yea
Bobby McCool Republican Not Voting
Candy Massaroni Republican Nay
Chris Freeland Republican Yea
Chris Fugate Republican Yea
DJ Johnson Republican Yea
Daniel Elliott Republican Yea
Daniel Fister Republican Yea
David Hale Republican Yea
David Meade Republican Nay
David W. Osborne Republican Yea
Deanna Gordon Republican Yea
Derek Lewis Republican Yea
Emily Callaway Republican Nay
Felicia Rabourn Republican Nay
J.T. Payne Republican Yea
James Tipton Republican Yea
Jared Bauman Republican Yea
Jason Nemes Republican Yea
Jason Petrie Republican Yea
Jennifer Decker Republican Nay
Jim Gooch Jr. Republican Not Voting
John Blanton Republican Yea
John Hodgson Republican Yea
Josh Branscum Republican Yea
Josh Bray Republican Nay
Josh Calloway Republican Nay
Ken Fleming Republican Yea
Ken Upchurch Republican Yea
Kevin Jackson Republican Yea
Kim Banta Republican Nay
Kim Holloway Republican Nay
Kim King Republican Yea
Kimberly Poore Moser Republican Yea
Marianne Proctor Republican Nay
Mark Hart Republican Yea
Mary Beth Imes Republican Yea
Matt Lockett Republican Nay
Matthew Koch Republican Yea
Michael Meredith Republican Yea
Michael Sarge Pollock Republican Yea
Mike Clines Republican Yea
Mitch Whitaker Republican Yea
Myron Dossett Republican Yea
Nancy Tate Republican Not Voting
Nick Wilson Republican Yea
Patrick Flannery Republican Yea
Peyton Griffee Republican Yea
Randy Bridges Republican Yea
Rebecca Raymer Republican Yea
Richard White Republican Nay
Robert Duvall Republican Yea
Ryan Bivens Republican Yea
Ryan Dotson Republican Yea
Samara Heavrin Republican Yea
Savannah Maddox Republican Nay
Scott Lewis Republican Yea
Scott Sharp Republican Yea
Shane Baker Republican Yea
Shawn McPherson Republican Yea
Stephanie Dietz Republican Yea
Steve Bratcher Republican Yea
Steve Riley Republican Yea
Steven Doan Republican Nay
Steven Rudy Republican Yea
Susan Witten Republican Yea
Suzanne Miles Republican Yea
T.J. Roberts Republican Nay
Thomas Huff Republican Yea
Timmy Truett Republican Yea
Tom Smith Republican Yea
Tony Hampton Republican Yea
Vanessa Grossl Republican Not Voting
Wade Williams Republican Yea
Walker Thomas Republican Yea
William Lawrence Republican Yea

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FINAL PASSAGE OF SB 66 w/ HCS 1

Passed 36 Yea · 0 Nay · 2 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat 5000
Republican 31002
Total 36002
% of votes cast 95%0%0%5%
How each member voted (38)
Member Party Vote
Cassie Chambers Armstrong Democrat Yea
Gary Clemons Democrat Yea
Gerald A. Neal Democrat Yea
Karen Berg Democrat Yea
Keturah J. Herron Democrat Yea
Aaron Reed Republican Yea
Amanda Mays Bledsoe Republican Yea
Brandon J. Storm Republican Yea
Christian McDaniel Republican Yea
Craig Richardson Republican Yea
Danny Carroll Republican Yea
David P. Givens Republican Yea
Donald Douglas Republican Yea
Gary Boswell Republican Yea
Greg Elkins Republican Yea
Jared Carpenter Republican Not Voting
Jason Howell Republican Yea
Jason Nemes Republican Yea
Jimmy Higdon Republican Yea
Julie Raque Adams Republican Yea
Lindsey Tichenor Republican Yea
Matt Nunn Republican Yea
Matthew Deneen Republican Yea
Max Wise Republican Yea
Michael Meredith Republican Yea
Nick Wilson Republican Yea
Phillip Wheeler Republican Yea
Rick Girdler Republican Not Voting
Robby Mills Republican Yea
Robert Stivers Republican Yea
Robin L. Webb Republican Yea
Scott Madon Republican Yea
Shelley Funke Frommeyer Republican Yea
Stephen West Republican Yea
Steve Rawlings Republican Yea
Tom Smith Republican Yea
Wade Williams Republican Yea
Walker Thomas Republican Yea

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PASS SB 66 w/ SCS 1, SFA 1

Passed 31 Yea · 0 Nay · 7 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat 5000
Republican 26007
Total 31007
% of votes cast 82%0%0%18%
How each member voted (38)
Member Party Vote
Cassie Chambers Armstrong Democrat Yea
Gary Clemons Democrat Yea
Gerald A. Neal Democrat Yea
Karen Berg Democrat Yea
Keturah J. Herron Democrat Yea
Aaron Reed Republican Yea
Amanda Mays Bledsoe Republican Yea
Brandon J. Storm Republican Yea
Christian McDaniel Republican Yea
Craig Richardson Republican Yea
Danny Carroll Republican Yea
David P. Givens Republican Yea
Donald Douglas Republican Yea
Gary Boswell Republican Not Voting
Greg Elkins Republican Yea
Jared Carpenter Republican Not Voting
Jason Howell Republican Yea
Jason Nemes Republican Yea
Jimmy Higdon Republican Yea
Julie Raque Adams Republican Yea
Lindsey Tichenor Republican Not Voting
Matt Nunn Republican Yea
Matthew Deneen Republican Yea
Max Wise Republican Yea
Michael Meredith Republican Yea
Nick Wilson Republican Yea
Phillip Wheeler Republican Not Voting
Rick Girdler Republican Yea
Robby Mills Republican Yea
Robert Stivers Republican Yea
Robin L. Webb Republican Yea
Scott Madon Republican Yea
Shelley Funke Frommeyer Republican Not Voting
Stephen West Republican Yea
Steve Rawlings Republican Not Voting
Tom Smith Republican Yea
Wade Williams Republican Not Voting
Walker Thomas Republican Yea

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 66 do?
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.
Who sponsors SB 66?
SB 66 is sponsored by Danny Carroll (Republican) and Brandon J. Storm (Republican).
What is the current status of SB 66?
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 12, 2026. Enacted.
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