SB28

AN ACT relating to operating a motor vehicle.

Chamber Passed·1/21/26

Kentucky SB28 amends traffic laws to prohibit using mobile electronic devices while operating a vehicle, with exceptions.

Kentucky SB28, known as the Phone-Down Kentucky Act, revises state traffic laws to prohibit drivers from using mobile electronic devices while operating a vehicle. Exceptions include using a device for navigation, initializing or ending a call, summoning medical help or law enforcement, or using a global positioning system. Violators face fines ranging from $20 to $100, with higher penalties for repeat offenses or those causing accidents.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the Senate · 31–7 · Jan 21
Current
Transportation Committee
Next
House floor vote

Sponsors

0
4
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

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

History

Mar 9

House

to Transportation (H)

Jan 21

House

received in House

Jan 21

House

to Committee on Committees (H)