HB596

AN ACT relating to driving under the influence.

Introduced·2/9/26
Bill Text

Kentucky HB596 amends DUI laws, setting penalties and license suspension periods based on offense frequency and severity.

Kentucky HB596 revises the state's driving under the influence (DUI) laws, establishing specific penalties and license suspension periods. For a first DUI offense within ten years, the penalty includes a fine of $200 to $500, imprisonment for 48 hours to 30 days, or both. A second or third offense within ten years carries a mandatory minimum imprisonment of 40 days, with no suspension or probation allowed. A fourth or subsequent offense within ten years is a Class D felony.

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Judiciary Committee
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Sponsors

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History

Feb 17

House

to Judiciary (H)

Feb 9

House

introduced in House

Feb 9

House

to Committee on Committees (H)