Kentucky · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 168: AN ACT relating to boating under the influence.
Passed one chamber Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 168 is a bill introduced in the Kentucky House on January 7, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT relating to boating under the influence. Primary sponsor: Ken Fleming (Republican), Kim King (Republican), Steve Riley (Republican), Mitch Whitaker (Republican). Most recent recorded action (February 24, 2026): to Committee on Committees (S).
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Amend KRS 235.240 to require that when a motorboat or vessel is involved in an accident that results in a fatality or serious physical injury, the investigating law enforcement officer shall seek a search warrant for blood testing of the operator of the motorboat or vessel unless the test has already been done by consent; apply the penalties for driving under the influence to boating under the influence; require that in addition to all other penalties, a person found guilty of boating under the influence shall complete a safe-boating course and pay $100 to the Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources to cover the costs of materials and instruction for the course; amend KRS 235.990 to conform; create a new section of KRS Chapter 15 to require a public safety telecommunicator who receives a report of an accident involving a motorboat or vessel on any waters of the Commonwealth to report the accident to the Kentucky State Police post covering where the accident occurred; provide that the Act may be cited as Keegan's Law.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 4
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ken Fleming | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 48 |
| Kim King | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 55 |
| Steve Riley | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 23 |
| Mitch Whitaker | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 94 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- to Committee on Committees (S)
- received in Senate
- 3rd reading, passed 88-0 with Committee Substitute (2)
- posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Monday, February 23 2026
- reported favorably, to Rules with Committee Substitute (2)
- reassigned to Tourism & Outdoor Recreation (H)
- recommitted to Judiciary (H)
- 2nd reading, to Rules
- reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar with Committee Substitute (1)
- to Tourism & Outdoor Recreation (H)
- to Committee on Committees (H)
- introduced in House