Kentucky · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 282: AN ACT relating to vehicle lights.
Passed one chamber Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 282 is a bill introduced in the Kentucky House on January 8, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT relating to vehicle lights. Primary sponsor: Richard White (Republican), Patrick Flannery (Republican), Emily Callaway (Republican), Josh Calloway (Republican), Beverly Chester-Burton (Democratic), Steven Doan (Republican), David Hale (Republican), Kim Holloway (Republican), Kim King (Republican), William Lawrence (Republican), Matt Lockett (Republican), Savannah Maddox (Republican), Candy Massaroni (Republican), Kim Moser (Republican), J.T. Payne (Republican), Felicia Rabourn (Republican), T.J. Roberts (Republican), Aaron Thompson (Republican). Most recent recorded action (March 3, 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 189.920 to allow wreckers to be equipped with a flashing, rotating, or oscillating blue light, to be used only when the wrecker is stationary and while removing a vehicle or debris from the highway; prohibit a wrecker from using a blue light when towing a vehicle; this Act may be cited as Troy's Law.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1 · Republican 17
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richard White | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 99 |
| Patrick Flannery | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 96 |
| Emily Callaway | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 37 |
| Josh Calloway | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 10 |
| Beverly Chester-Burton | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 44 |
| Steven Doan | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 69 |
| David Hale | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 74 |
| Kim Holloway | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 2 |
| Kim King | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 55 |
| William Lawrence | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 70 |
| Matt Lockett | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 39 |
| Savannah Maddox | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 61 |
| Candy Massaroni | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 50 |
| Kim Moser | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 64 |
| J.T. Payne | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 11 |
| Felicia Rabourn | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 47 |
| T.J. Roberts | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 66 |
| Aaron Thompson | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 98 |
“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 93-0 with Committee Substitute (1)
- posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Thursday, February 26 2026
- 2nd reading, to Rules
- reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar with Committee Substitute (1)
- to Transportation (H)
- to Committee on Committees (H)
- introduced in House