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KentuckyHB 1892026 Regular SessionHouse

AN ACT relating to pedestrians.

Sponsored By: Kevin Jackson (Republican)

Became Law

Administrative Regulations And ProceedingsHighways, Streets, And BridgesLocal GovernmentState AgenciesTraffic SafetyTransportation

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

2 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.

Local permits and pedestrian safety standards

Cities and counties can pass ordinances to allow limited exceptions to the statewide ban. They must use a clear, uniform, and objective process to request and approve permits. Permissions must be narrow and time‑limited, and officials must keep records with reasons. These local rules must follow any Transportation Cabinet regulations. The Transportation Cabinet can set minimum pedestrian safety standards for state‑maintained road areas.

No standing or sitting on state roads

The law bans sitting, kneeling, reclining, standing, or staying still in state‑maintained road areas not made for pedestrians. This includes lanes, shoulders, medians, ramps, and nearby grassy or drainage areas. You are allowed if you have a medical emergency, or a vehicle emergency and stay near your vehicle. Emergency responders and utility workers on duty are allowed. Sidewalks, marked crosswalks, and transit stops are allowed. This rule is added to the state pedestrian law, so standard enforcement and penalties under that law apply.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Kevin Jackson

    Republican • House

Cosponsors

  • Gary Clemons

    Democrat • Senate

  • Michael Meredith

    Republican • House

  • Robert Duvall

    Republican • House

  • Chris Lewis

    Republican • House

  • Shawn McPherson

    Republican • House

  • Steve Riley

    Republican • House

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 111 • No: 17

Senate vote • 3/24/2026

passed

Yes: 31 • No: 6

House vote • 2/5/2026

3rd reading, passed

Yes: 80 • No: 11

Actions Timeline

  1. Return original provisions; make technical correction for an internal reference.

    4/5/2026

  2. became law without Governor's Signature (Acts Ch. 32)

    4/5/2026

  3. filed without Governor's signature with the Secretary of State

    3/27/2026

  4. delivered to Governor

    3/24/2026

  5. enrolled, signed by President of the Senate

    3/24/2026

  6. enrolled, signed by Speaker of the House

    3/24/2026

  7. received in House

    3/24/2026House

  8. passed 31-6

    3/24/2026

  9. floor amendment (1) withdrawn

    3/24/2026

  10. 3rd reading

    3/24/2026

  11. posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Tuesday, March 24 2026

    3/20/2026

  12. 2nd reading, to Rules

    3/19/2026

  13. floor amendment (1) filed

    3/18/2026

  14. reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar

    3/18/2026

  15. to Transportation (S)

    3/16/2026Senate

  16. to Committee on Committees (S)

    2/6/2026Senate

  17. received in Senate

    2/6/2026Senate

  18. 3rd reading, passed 80-11 with Committee Substitute (1)

    2/5/2026

  19. posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Thursday, February 05 2026

    2/4/2026

  20. 2nd reading, to Rules

    1/29/2026

  21. reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar with Committee Substitute (1)

    1/28/2026

  22. to Transportation (H)

    1/14/2026House

  23. to Committee on Committees (H)

    1/7/2026House

  24. introduced in House

    1/7/2026House

Bill Text

  • Current

    2/5/2026

    PDF

  • Introduced

    10/29/2025

    PDF

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