AN ACT relating to operating a motor vehicle.

Engrossed on 1/21/26

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From the Legislature

Repeal and reenact KRS 189.292 to define "mobile electronic device"; prohibit the use of a mobile electronic device while operating a motor vehicle; establish exceptions; amend KRS 189.294 to define "mobile electronic device"; amend KRS 189.990 to establish penalties for violation of KRS 189.292 and 189.294; require that money from fines be deposited into the traumatic brain injury trust fund, the Kentucky trauma care system fund, and the veterans' program trust fund; provide that a courtesy warning and not a uniform citation shall be issued by a peace officer until October 31, 2026; provide that the Act may be cited as the Phone-Down Kentucky Act.

Sponsors

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Roll Call Votes

Senate: Third Reading RSN# 3764

31 Yea

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7 Nay

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Calendar

Jan 14

9:00 AM

Senate Committee On Transportation