Kentucky 2026 Regular Session Status: Passed House Bipartisan · 6 D · 6 R cosponsors

HB 425 — AN ACT relating to motor vehicle racing.

Last action — recommitted to Appropriations & Revenue (H)

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

This bill has passed the House. Introduced January 16, 2026. It now moves to the second chamber.

Next likely step: consideration and a floor vote in the Senate.

Odds of enactment

High chance

Based on the sponsor, cosponsors, and committee posture, this bill has a high chance of becoming law.

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Prognosis

Likely to advance 74% · high confidence

  • Passed House

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 12 sponsors

    12 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (6 D · 6 R) — cross-party backing.

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 2 recorded votes so far.

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Summary

Amend KRS 189.993 to establish enhanced penalties for a violation of KRS 189.505, including increased fines, vehicle impoudment for up to 6 months for the first offense, and vehicle forfeiture for the second or subsequent offense; amend KRS 500.090 to provide that the proceeds from any public auction of a vehicle that has been forfeited for a second or subsequent violation of KRS 189.505 be transferred to the Crime Victims Compensation Board.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

18 added · 18 removed

Plain-language change summary

The recent changes to Bill HB 425 involve the addition and removal of several lines of text, which seem to be structural elements rather than substantive provisions. Specifically, there are 18 lines added that appear to update or clarify the bill's formatting or administrative details, while an equal number of lines have been removed. These changes are important as they help ensure the bill is clear and properly organized, making it easier for legislators and the public to understand its contents. Clarity in legislative documents can facilitate better discussions and decisions regarding the law.

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UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS BR 1824 AN ACT relating to motor vehicle racing.
UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS HB 425/GA AN ACT relating to motor vehicle racing.
and Page 1 of 9 XXXX 4/1/2026 9:53 AM Jacketed UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS BR 1824 2.
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(b) In the case of a private vehicle, except as outlined in subsection (11) of this section, all lighting and other equipment used in violation of KRS 189.910 to 189.950 shall be confiscated and forfeited to the county in which the offense Page 2 of 9 XXXX 4/1/2026 9:53 AM Jacketed UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS BR 1824 occurred.
(b) In the case of a private vehicle, except as outlined in subsection (11) of this section, all lighting and other equipment used in violation of KRS 189.910 to 189.950 shall be confiscated and forfeited to the county in which the offense Page 2 of 9 HB042510.100 - 1824 - XXXX 3/16/2026 5:14 PM GA UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS HB 425/GA occurred.
(12) Any person who violates any provision of this chapter for which no penalty is otherwise provided shall, upon conviction, be fined not less than twenty dollars Page 3 of 9 XXXX 4/1/2026 9:53 AM Jacketed UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS BR 1824 ($20) nor more than one hundred dollars ($100) for each offense, except that no penalty shall be assessed for a violation of KRS 189.580(1)(b) or (6)(b).
(12) Any person who violates any provision of this chapter for which no penalty is otherwise provided shall, upon conviction, be fined not less than twenty dollars Page 3 of 9 HB042510.100 - 1824 - XXXX 3/16/2026 5:14 PM GA UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS HB 425/GA ($20) nor more than one hundred dollars ($100) for each offense, except that no penalty shall be assessed for a violation of KRS 189.580(1)(b) or (6)(b).
The Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources, if the property was Page 4 of 9 XXXX 4/1/2026 9:53 AM Jacketed UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS BR 1824 seized by a peace officer of the Department of Fish and Wildlife or was seized by any other officer for violation of KRS Chapter 150;
The Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources, if the property was Page 4 of 9 HB042510.100 - 1824 - XXXX 3/16/2026 5:14 PM GA UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS HB 425/GA seized by a peace officer of the Department of Fish and Wildlife or was seized by any other officer for violation of KRS Chapter 150;
The transfer shall occur not more than ninety (90) days after the abandonment of the firearm or ammunition to the law enforcement agency or not more than ninety (90) days after its confiscation, unless a court requires the firearm or ammunition for use as evidence, in which case it shall be transferred to the Department of Kentucky State Police not more than ninety (90) days following the order of forfeiture by the court or after the court returns the firearm or ammunition from use as Page 5 of 9 XXXX 4/1/2026 9:53 AM Jacketed UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS BR 1824 evidence;[.] 3.
The transfer shall occur not more than ninety (90) days after the abandonment of the firearm or ammunition to the law enforcement agency or not more than ninety (90) days after its confiscation, unless a court requires the firearm or ammunition for use as evidence, in which case it shall be transferred to the Department of Kentucky State Police not more than ninety (90) days following the order of forfeiture by the court or after the court returns the firearm or ammunition from use as Page 5 of 9 HB042510.100 - 1824 - XXXX 3/16/2026 5:14 PM GA UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS HB 425/GA evidence;[.] 3.
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and[.] Page 6 of 9 HB042510.100 - 1824 - XXXX 3/16/2026 5:14 PM GA UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS HB 425/GA c.
(b) This number shall be assigned, whenever applicable, in consultation with the Page 7 of 9 XXXX 4/1/2026 9:53 AM Jacketed UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS BR 1824 Department of Kentucky State Police and any other state or federal regulatory agency.
(b) This number shall be assigned, whenever applicable, in consultation with the Page 7 of 9 HB042510.100 - 1824 - XXXX 3/16/2026 5:14 PM GA UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS HB 425/GA Department of Kentucky State Police and any other state or federal regulatory agency.
(d) [It shall be the duty of ]All peace officers and other public officers or officials having knowledge of the lawful owner or claimant of property subject to Page 8 of 9 XXXX 4/1/2026 9:53 AM Jacketed UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS BR 1824 forfeiture shall[to] report the same to the trial court before the act of forfeiture occurs.
(d) [It shall be the duty of ]All peace officers and other public officers or officials having knowledge of the lawful owner or claimant of property subject to Page 8 of 9 HB042510.100 - 1824 - XXXX 3/16/2026 5:14 PM GA UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS HB 425/GA forfeiture shall[to] report the same to the trial court before the act of forfeiture occurs.
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Action History

  1. recommitted to Appropriations & Revenue (H)

  2. to Rules (H)

  3. received in House

  4. floor amendment (1) withdrawn

  5. passed 35-3 with Committee Substitute (1) and Committee Amendment (1-title)

  6. 3rd reading

  7. posted for passage in the Consent Orders of the Day for Tuesday, April 14 2026

  8. floor amendment (1) filed to Committee Substitute

  9. reported favorably, 2nd reading, to Rules with Committee Substitute (1) and Committee Amendment (1-title) as a consent bill

  10. returned to Transportation (S)

  11. 1st reading

  12. taken from Transportation (S)

  13. to Transportation (S)

  14. to Committee on Committees (S)

  15. received in Senate

  16. 3rd reading, passed 75-19

  17. posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Friday, March 13 2026

  18. 2nd reading, to Rules

  19. reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar

  20. to Judiciary (H)

  21. to Committee on Committees (H)

  22. introduced in House

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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12 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 126 not signed on · 22 voted No

Sponsors (12)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (126)

126 members have not signed on to this bill.

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"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.

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Votes

CONSENT PASSAGE OF HB 425 w/ SCS 1, SCA 1 (T)

Passed 35 Yea · 3 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat 5000
Republican 30300
Total 35300
% of votes cast 92%8%0%0%
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 Nay
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 Yea
Jason Howell Republican Yea
Jason Nemes Republican Yea
Jimmy Higdon Republican Yea
Julie Raque Adams Republican Nay
Lindsey Tichenor Republican Nay
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 Yea
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

Passed 75 Yea · 19 Nay · 6 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat 18002
Republican 561904
Unaffiliated 1000
Total 751906
% of votes cast 75%19%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 Yea
Beverly Chester-Burton Democrat Yea
Chad Aull Democrat Yea
Daniel Grossberg Democrat Yea
Erika Hancock Democrat Yea
George Brown Jr. Democrat Yea
Joshua Watkins Democrat Yea
Lindsey Burke Democrat Yea
Lisa Willner Democrat Not Voting
Mary Lou Marzian Democrat Yea
Matthew Lehman Democrat Yea
Nima Kulkarni Democrat Yea
Pamela Stevenson Democrat Yea
Rachel Roarx Democrat Yea
Sarah Stalker Democrat Not Voting
Tina Bojanowski Democrat Yea
Aaron Thompson Republican Yea
Adam Bowling Republican Yea
Amy Neighbors Republican Yea
Bill Wesley Republican Yea
Bobby McCool Republican Yea
Candy Massaroni Republican Nay
Chris Freeland Republican Not Voting
Chris Fugate Republican Yea
DJ Johnson Republican Yea
Daniel Elliott Republican Yea
Daniel Fister Republican Yea
David Hale Republican Yea
David Meade Republican Yea
David W. Osborne Republican Yea
Deanna Gordon Republican Yea
Derek Lewis Republican Nay
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 Yea
Kim Holloway Republican Nay
Kim King Republican Yea
Kimberly Poore Moser Republican Yea
Marianne Proctor Republican Nay
Mark Hart Republican Nay
Mary Beth Imes Republican Yea
Matt Lockett Republican Nay
Matthew Koch Republican Yea
Michael Meredith Republican Nay
Michael Sarge Pollock Republican Yea
Mike Clines Republican Yea
Mitch Whitaker Republican Yea
Myron Dossett Republican Yea
Nancy Tate Republican Yea
Nick Wilson Republican Yea
Patrick Flannery Republican Yea
Peyton Griffee Republican Yea
Randy Bridges Republican Not Voting
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 Nay
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 Nay
T.J. Roberts Republican Nay
Thomas Huff Republican Yea
Timmy Truett Republican Yea
Tom Smith Republican Yea
Tony Hampton Republican Yea
Vanessa Grossl Republican Nay
Wade Williams Republican Yea
Walker Thomas Republican Yea
William Lawrence Republican Not Voting

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Subjects

public-safety
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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 425 do?
Amend KRS 189.993 to establish enhanced penalties for a violation of KRS 189.505, including increased fines, vehicle impoudment for up to 6 months for the first offense, and vehicle forfeiture for the second or subsequent offense; amend KRS 500.090 to provide that the proceeds from any public auction of a vehicle that has been forfeited for a second or subsequent violation of KRS 189.505 be transferred to the Crime Victims Compensation Board.
Who sponsors HB 425?
HB 425 is sponsored by Pamela Stevenson (Democrat), Michael Sarge Pollock (Republican), David W. Osborne (Republican), Mary Lou Marzian (Democrat), Chris Lewis (Republican), Nima Kulkarni (Democrat), Daniel Grossberg (Democrat), Patrick Flannery (Republican), Daniel Elliott (Republican), George Brown Jr. (Democrat), Jason Nemes (Republican), and Beverly Chester-Burton (Democrat).
What is the current status of HB 425?
This bill has passed the House. Introduced January 16, 2026. It now moves to the second chamber.
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