HB 664: AN ACT relating to the operation of a motor vehicle and declaring an emergency.

Official summary

Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.

Create new sections of KRS Chapter 189 to define "automated speed enforcement device," "owner," "program," and "recorded images"; direct the Transportation Cabinet to establish a pilot program for automated speed enforcement in highway work zones and issue a civil citation to an operator of a motor vehicle traveling more than 10 miles per hour over the posted speed limit when a bona fide worker is present; establish procedures for citation issuance; direct the Transportation Cabinet to install signage with lights that are flashing when an automated speed enforcement device is active; specify that courtesy warnings shall be given for the first 30 days following the date on which the system is active in any part of the work zone; establish when an image recorded by an automated speed enforcement device is to be destroyed; establish to whom an image recorded by an automated speed enforcement device may be disclosed; direct the Transportation Cabinet to promulgate administrative regulations to implement the program; establish civil fines for violations issued under the program; specify that all fines and penalties assessed be deposited into the automated speed enforcement fund; require the Transportation Cabinet to annually report to the Legislative Research Commission the status of the program and the number of vehicle accidents, injuries, and fatalities occurring in highway work zones; establish the automated speed enforcement fund; specify that moneys collected be used to defray the costs of administering the program; specify that any moneys collected in excess of program costs be deposited into the highway work zone safety fund and used for the purposes of that fund; provide that the provisions be repealed effective July 1, 2029; provide that the Act may be cited as the Jared Lee Helton Act of 2025.

Sponsors

“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.

Recent official actions

1. April 4, 2025signed by Governor (Acts Ch. 160)
2. March 28, 2025delivered to Governor
3. March 28, 2025enrolled, signed by President of the Senate
4. March 28, 2025enrolled, signed by Speaker of the House
5. March 28, 2025passed 76-20
6. March 28, 2025House concurred in Senate Committee Substitute (1), Floor Amendment (2) and Floor Amendment (1-title)
7. March 28, 2025posted for passage for concurrence in Senate Committee Substitute (1), Floor Amendment (2) and Floor Amendment (1-title)
8. March 28, 2025to Rules (H)
9. March 28, 2025received in House
10. March 28, 20253rd reading, passed 29-7 with Committee Substitute (1), Floor Amendment (2) and Floor Amendment (1-title)
11. March 27, 2025passed over and retained in the Orders of the Day
12. March 27, 2025floor amendment (2) filed to Committee Substitute , floor amendment (1-title) filed to bill

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