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HB 700·KY·house

AN ACT relating to crimes and punishments.

In CommitteeFiled Feb 23, 2026
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to Judiciary (H)

Mar 2, 2026

Summary

The bill makes it a Class B felony to cause a death while operating a motor vehicle—including boats and airplanes—if the driver was more than 25 mph over the speed limit, violated reckless‑driving statutes, or was impaired by alcohol or drugs. It applies to any person whose vehicle use results in another person's death.

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