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Senate Bill 99

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Last Action 02/21/25: floor amendment (1) filed to Committee Substitute
Title AN ACT relating to operating a motor vehicle.
Bill Documents Introduced
Bill Request Number 205
Sponsors D. Douglas, J. Higdon
Summary of Original Version Amend KRS 189.292 to define "operating a motor vehicle" and "use" or "uses"; prohibit the use of a personal communication device while operating a motor vehicle; establish exceptions; amend KRS 189.294 to prohibit persons under 18 years of age from using a personal communication device while operating a motor vehicle; amend KRS 189.990 to establish penalties for violation of KRS 189.292 and 189.294; amend KRS 186.560 to set forth a 90-day revocation period for a violation of KRS 189.294; amend KRS 189.2327 to conform.
Index Headings of Original Version Motor Vehicles - Personal communication device, use by driver, prohibition
Police, City and County - Personal communication device, use by driver, prohibition
Police, State - Personal communication device, use by driver, prohibition
Traffic Safety - Personal communication device, use by driver, prohibition
Transportation - Personal communication device, use by driver, prohibition
Telecommunications - Personal communication device, use by driver, prohibition
Driver Licensing - Personal communication device, use by driver, prohibition
Jump to Proposed Amendments Senate Committee Substitute 1
Senate Floor Amendment 1

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02/04/25
  • introduced in Senate
  • to Committee on Committees (S)
02/06/25
  • to Transportation (S)
02/12/25
  • reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar with Committee Substitute (1)
02/13/25
  • 2nd reading, to Rules
02/21/25
  • floor amendment (1) filed to Committee Substitute

Proposed Amendments

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Amendment Senate Committee Substitute 1
Summary Retain original provisions, except allow the use of a global positioning system feature of a personal communication device and allow the use of a global positioning or navigation system that is physically or electronically integrated into a motor vehicle.
Index Headings Motor Vehicles - Global positioning system, use by driver, allowance
Police, City and County - Global positioning system, use by driver, allowance
Police, State - Global positioning system, use by driver, allowance
Traffic Safety - Global positioning system, use by driver, allowance
Transportation - Global positioning system, use by driver, allowance
Telecommunications - Global positioning system, use by driver, allowance
Driver Licensing - Global positioning system, use by driver, allowance

Amendment Senate Floor Amendment 1
Sponsor D. Douglas
Summary Amend KRS 189.292 to define "use" or "uses"; establish exceptions; amend KRS 186.560 to set forth a 60-day operator's license revocation period for a violation of KRS 189.294; allow first-time offenders who attend and complete a driver improvement clinic within 30 days of the date of conviction to have their license reinstated early.
Index Headings Motor Vehicles - Personal communication device, use by driver, prohibition
Police, City and County - Personal communication device, use by driver, prohibition
Police, State - Personal communication device, use by driver, prohibition
Traffic Safety - Personal communication device, use by driver, prohibition
Transportation - Personal communication device, use by driver, prohibition
Telecommunications - Personal communication device, use by driver, prohibition
Driver Licensing - Personal communication device, use by driver, prohibition

Last updated: 2/21/2025 4:29 PM (EST)