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HB 700 Kentucky House · 2026 Regular Session

AN ACT relating to crimes and punishments.

Summary
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.
Issues: ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeCreates new vehicular homicide crimes for speeding-related deaths, expanding criminalization under traffic safety laws.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationAmends vehicular homicide laws for excessive speeding, directly enhancing traffic safety standards under Transportation subject.95% confidence
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 23, 2026 Last action Mar 2, 2026
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Mar 2, 2026
Committee
to Judiciary (H)
lower
Feb 23, 2026
Committee
to Committee on Committees (H)
lower
Feb 23, 2026
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