HB189

AN ACT relating to pedestrians.

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Kentucky HB189 establishes safety regulations for pedestrians on state-maintained rights-of-way, prohibiting stationary behavior unless authorized by.

Kentucky HB189 aims to enhance pedestrian safety by restricting stationary behavior in non-designated areas of state-maintained rights-of-way. Pedestrians are generally prohibited from sitting, kneeling, reclining, standing, or remaining stationary in areas not designated for pedestrian use, such as medians, shoulders, and exit ramps. Exceptions are allowed for medical emergencies, vehicle-related emergencies, emergency personnel, and public utility workers.

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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

31 Yea

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6 Nay

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1 Absent

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Calendar

Mar 18

11:00 AM

Senate Committee On Transportation

Jan 28

10:30 AM

House Committee On Transportation

History

Apr 5

House

became law without Governor's Signature (Acts Ch. 32)

Mar 27

House

filed without Governor's signature with the Secretary of State

Mar 24

Senate

3rd reading