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.
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History
2026
Apr 5became law without Governor's Signature (Acts Ch. 32)Became Law
Mar 27filed without Governor's signature with the Secretary of State
Mar 24delivered to Governor
Vote recorded PASS HB 189. Result: pass.Upper
Mar 24enrolled, signed by President of the SenateTo Governor
Mar 24enrolled, signed by Speaker of the HouseMajor
Mar 24received in House
Mar 24passed 31-6Passed Senate
Mar 24floor amendment (1) withdrawn
Mar 243rd readingMinor
Mar 20posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Tuesday, March 24 2026
Mar 192nd reading, to RulesMinor
Mar 18floor amendment (1) filedMinor
Mar 18reported favorably, 1st reading, to CalendarMinor
Mar 16to Transportation (S)Minor
Feb 6to Committee on Committees (S)Minor
Feb 6received in Senate
Feb 53rd reading, passed 80-11 with Committee Substitute (1)Passed House
Vote recorded Pass. Result: pass.Lower
Feb 4posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Thursday, February 05 2026
Jan 292nd reading, to RulesMinor
Jan 28reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar with Committee Substitute (1)Minor