Kentucky · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 425: AN ACT relating to motor vehicle racing.
Passed both chambers Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 425 is a bill introduced in the Kentucky House on January 16, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT relating to motor vehicle racing. Primary sponsor: Beverly Chester-Burton (Democratic), Jason Nemes (Republican), George Brown (Democratic), Daniel Elliott (Republican), Patrick Flannery (Republican), Daniel Grossberg (Democratic), Nima Kulkarni (Democratic), Chris Lewis (Republican), Mary Lou Marzian (Democratic), David Osborne (Republican), Sarge Pollock (Republican), Pamela Stevenson (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (April 15, 2026): recommitted to Appropriations & Revenue (H).
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Amend KRS 189.993 to establish enhanced penalties for a violation of KRS 189.505, including increased fines, vehicle impoudment for up to 6 months for the first offense, and vehicle forfeiture for the second or subsequent offense; amend KRS 500.090 to provide that the proceeds from any public auction of a vehicle that has been forfeited for a second or subsequent violation of KRS 189.505 be transferred to the Crime Victims Compensation Board.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 6 · Republican 6
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beverly Chester-Burton | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 44 |
| Jason Nemes | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 33 |
| George Brown | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 77 |
| Daniel Elliott | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 54 |
| Patrick Flannery | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 96 |
| Daniel Grossberg | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 30 |
| Nima Kulkarni | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 40 |
| Chris Lewis | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 29 |
| Mary Lou Marzian | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 41 |
| David Osborne | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 59 |
| Sarge Pollock | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 51 |
| Pamela Stevenson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 43 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- recommitted to Appropriations & Revenue (H)
- to Rules (H)
- received in House
- floor amendment (1) withdrawn
- passed 35-3 with Committee Substitute (1) and Committee Amendment (1-title)
- 3rd reading
- posted for passage in the Consent Orders of the Day for Tuesday, April 14 2026
- floor amendment (1) filed to Committee Substitute
- reported favorably, 2nd reading, to Rules with Committee Substitute (1) and Committee Amendment (1-title) as a consent bill
- returned to Transportation (S)
- 1st reading
- taken from Transportation (S)
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