HB 596 — AN ACT relating to driving under the influence.
Last action — to Judiciary (H)
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✓Introduced
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2In Committee
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3Passed House
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4Passed Senate
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5To Executive
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6Enacted
This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced February 09, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Next likely step: a committee vote, then a floor vote in the House.
Prognosis
Where this bill stands today.
Odds of enactment
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In Committee
Current position in the legislative process.
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1 sponsor
1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.
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Single-party support
Sponsorship is currently within one party (1 D).
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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.
Bill Text
- Introduced View text Current pdf
Compared against the Kentucky Revised Statutes as published AI-generated reading aid — verify against the official bill.
The bill amends the penalties for drivers under age 21 with a BAC of 0.08 or greater and modifies certain penalties for driving under the influence.
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KRS 189A.010
one hundred dollars ($100)→ two hundred dollars ($200)The fine for a first offense of driving under the influence with a BAC of 0.02 or more for individuals under 21 is increased.
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KRS 189A.010
one hundred dollars ($100)→ three hundred fifty dollars ($350)The fine for a second offense of driving under the influence with a BAC of 0.02 or more for individuals under 21 is increased.
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KRS 189A.010
one hundred dollars ($100)→ five hundred dollars ($500)The fine for a third offense of driving under the influence with a BAC of 0.02 or more for individuals under 21 is increased.
Action History
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to Judiciary (H)
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to Committee on Committees (H)
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introduced in House
Sponsors
- Chad Aull · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 137 not signed on
Sponsors (1)
- Chad Aull Democrat
Co-sponsors (0)
None.
Not signed on (137)
137 members have not signed on to this bill.
Show all 137 →"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.
Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- What does HB 596 do?
- 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.
- Who sponsors HB 596?
- HB 596 is sponsored by Chad Aull (Democrat).
- What is the current status of HB 596?
- This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced February 09, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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