Kentucky · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 28: AN ACT relating to operating a motor vehicle.
Passed one chamber Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 28 is a bill introduced in the Kentucky Senate on January 6, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT relating to operating a motor vehicle. Primary sponsor: Jimmy Higdon (Republican), Gary Boswell (Republican), Don Douglas (Republican), Rick Girdler (Republican). Most recent recorded action (March 9, 2026): to Transportation (H).
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Repeal and reenact KRS 189.292 to define "mobile electronic device"; prohibit the use of a mobile electronic device while operating a motor vehicle; establish exceptions; amend KRS 189.294 to define "mobile electronic device"; amend KRS 189.990 to establish penalties for violation of KRS 189.292 and 189.294; require that money from fines be deposited into the traumatic brain injury trust fund, the Kentucky trauma care system fund, and the veterans' program trust fund; provide that a courtesy warning and not a uniform citation shall be issued by a peace officer until October 31, 2026; provide that the Act may be cited as the Phone-Down Kentucky Act.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 4
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jimmy Higdon | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 14 |
| Gary Boswell | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 8 |
| Don Douglas | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 22 |
| Rick Girdler | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 15 |
“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 Transportation (H)
- to Committee on Committees (H)
- received in House
- 3rd reading, passed 31-7
- posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Tuesday, January 20, 2026
- 2nd reading, to Rules
- reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar
- to Transportation (S)
- to Committee on Committees (S)
- introduced in Senate