Kentucky legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Kentucky HB700: AN ACT relating to crimes and punishments.
Status: In committee, March 2, 2026
Amend KRS 507.060 to establish the crime of vehicular homicide when a person is traveling in excess of 25 miles per hour over the speed limit resulting in the death of another; establish the crime of vehicular homicide for a violation of KRS 189.580(1)(a) resulting in the death of another; provide that the Act may be cited as Daniels Law.
What the bill says
An act relating to crimes and punishments.
From the introduced text:
AN ACT relating to crimes and punishments. Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the Commonwealth of Kentucky: Section 1. KRS 507.060 is amended to read as follows: (1) A person is guilty of vehicular homicide and (b) The death results from the person's operation of a motor vehicle, including but not limited to boats and airplanes:[,] 1. In excess of twenty-five (25) miles per hour above the speed limit; 2. In violation of KRS 189.580(1)(a); or 3. While under the influence of alcohol, a controlled substance, or other substance which impairs driving ability as described in KRS 189A.010. (2) Vehicular homicide is a Class B felony. Section 2. This Act may be cited as Daniel's Law. XXXX 2/20/2026 12:38 PM Jacketed
Sponsors
- Rachel Roarx (D, HD-038) · primary sponsor
Latest actions
- : to Judiciary (H)
- : to Committee on Committees (H)
- : introduced in House
Subjects: Police, State, Short Titles And Popular Names, Crimes And Punishments, Sheriffs, Traffic Safety, Transportation, Police, City And County, Motor Vehicles
Common questions
- What is HB700?
- HB700 is a bill in the Kentucky Legislature (2026 Regular Session): AN ACT relating to crimes and punishments.
- What does HB700 do?
- In its own words: An act relating to crimes and punishments.
- What is the status of HB700?
- In committee as of March 2, 2026. Latest action: to Judiciary (H) (March 2, 2026).
- Who sponsored HB700?
- Rachel Roarx (D, HD-038).
- Where is the official record for HB700?
- On the Kentucky Legislature website: https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/26rs/hb700.html
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