Kentucky · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 189: AN ACT relating to pedestrians.
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 189 is a bill introduced in the Kentucky House on January 7, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT relating to pedestrians. Primary sponsor: Kevin Jackson (Republican), Robert Duvall (Republican), Scott Lewis (Republican), Shawn McPherson (Republican), Michael Meredith (Republican), Steve Riley (Republican). Most recent recorded action (April 5, 2026): became law without Governor's Signature (Acts Ch. 32).
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Create a new section of KRS Chapter 189 to define terms; prohibit a person from remaining on any portion of a state-maintained right-of-way that is not designated for pedestrian use; provide exemptions and authorize local governmental exceptions; allow local governments to enact ordinances to authorize limited exceptions to the prohibition; allow the Transportation Cbinet to promulgate administrative regulations to define minimum standards for state-maintained rights-of-way; amend KRS 189.570 to conform.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 6
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Jackson | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 20 |
| Robert Duvall | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 17 |
| Scott Lewis | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 14 |
| Shawn McPherson | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 22 |
| Michael Meredith | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 19 |
| Steve Riley | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 23 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- became law without Governor's Signature (Acts Ch. 32)
- filed without Governor's signature with the Secretary of State
- delivered to Governor
- enrolled, signed by President of the Senate
- enrolled, signed by Speaker of the House
- received in House
- passed 31-6
- floor amendment (1) withdrawn
- 3rd reading
- posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Tuesday, March 24 2026
- 2nd reading, to Rules
- floor amendment (1) filed
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