HB425

AN ACT relating to motor vehicle racing.

Chamber Passed·3/17/26

Kentucky HB425 aims to combat unpermitted street racing by imposing stricter penalties and forfeiture rules.

Kentucky HB425 targets unpermitted street racing by increasing penalties and establishing rules for property forfeiture. The bill imposes higher fines and potential vehicle impoundment for violations. It mandates that motor vehicles used in street racing be forfeited to the Commonwealth and either destroyed or sold at auction. Equipment used in illegal racing on private vehicles is forfeited to the county. The bill also outlines procedures for property forfeiture, including notification of lawful owners and the sale or retention of forfeited property.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the House · 35–3 · Mar 17
Current
Appropriations and Revenue Committee
Next
Senate floor vote

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

35 Yea

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3 Nay

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Calendar

Apr 1

9:00 AM

Senate Committee On Transportation

Mar 11

10:00 AM

House Committee On Judiciary

History

Apr 15

House

recommitted to Appropriations & Revenue (H)

Apr 14

Senate

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

Apr 14

Senate

3rd reading