HB189Introduced in the House
AN ACT relating to pedestrians.
Introduced by Kevin Jackson, District 20
What does this bill do?
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Official description
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.
Where it stands
became law without Governor's Signature (Acts Ch. 32)
April 5, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
Senate votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
SenateStage: Senate: Third Reading RSN# 3980 · March 24, 2026
31
Yes
6
No
1
Absent or Not Voting
38 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each senator voted
| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Jason Howell | 1 | Yes |
| Danny Carroll | 2 | Yes |
| Craig Richardson | 3 | Yes |
| Robert Mills | 4 | Yes |
| Stephen Meredith | 5 | Yes |
| Lindsey Tichenor | 6 | Yes |
| Aaron Reed | 7 | Yes |
| Gary Boswell | 8 | Yes |
| David Givens | 9 | Yes |
| Matthew Deneen | 10 | Yes |
Bill history
introduced in House
to Committee on Committees (H)
to Transportation (H)
reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar with Committee Substitute (1)
2nd reading, to Rules
posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Thursday, February 05 2026
3rd reading, passed 80-11 with Committee Substitute (1)
received in Senate
to Committee on Committees (S)
to Transportation (S)
reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar
floor amendment (1) filed
2nd reading, to Rules
posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Tuesday, March 24 2026
3rd reading
floor amendment (1) withdrawn
passed 31-6
received in House
enrolled, signed by Speaker of the House
enrolled, signed by President of the Senate
delivered to Governor
filed without Governor's signature with the Secretary of State
became law without Governor's Signature (Acts Ch. 32)
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