All Roll Calls
Yes: 111 • No: 17
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, 0 costs, 1 mixed.
No staying in areas not for pedestrians
The law bans sitting, kneeling, reclining, standing, or staying still in parts of state‑maintained roads not for pedestrians. It does not apply for a medical emergency, a vehicle emergency near your car, or on‑duty emergency and utility workers. Sidewalks, marked crosswalks, and transit stops are allowed. Local governments can grant short, narrow exceptions. They must use a uniform, objective process with written records and follow state safety rules. The Transportation Cabinet sets minimum pedestrian‑safety standards statewide. The ban is now part of the state pedestrian code.
Pedestrians must yield to emergency vehicles
You must yield to an emergency vehicle that is approaching with red or blue flashing lights and a siren, whistle, or bell. The lights must be visible from about 500 feet to the front under normal conditions. This rule applies to pedestrians on state roads.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Kevin Jackson
Republican • House
Cosponsors
Michael Meredith
Republican • House
Robert Duvall
Republican • House
Scott Lewis
Republican • House
Shawn McPherson
Republican • House
Steve Riley
Republican • House
Roll Call Votes
Senate vote • 3/24/2026
passed
Yes: 31 • No: 6
House vote • 2/5/2026
3rd reading, passed
Yes: 80 • No: 11
Actions Timeline
became law without Governor's Signature (Acts Ch. 32)
4/5/2026filed without Governor's signature with the Secretary of State
3/27/2026delivered to Governor
3/24/2026enrolled, signed by President of the Senate
3/24/2026Houseenrolled, signed by Speaker of the House
3/24/2026Housereceived in House
3/24/2026Housepassed 31-6
3/24/2026Senatefloor amendment (1) withdrawn
3/24/2026Senate3rd reading
3/24/2026Senateposted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Tuesday, March 24 2026
3/20/2026Senate2nd reading, to Rules
3/19/2026Senatefloor amendment (1) filed
3/18/2026Senatereported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar
3/18/2026Senateto Transportation (S)
3/16/2026Senateto Committee on Committees (S)
2/6/2026Senatereceived in Senate
2/6/2026Senate3rd reading, passed 80-11 with Committee Substitute (1)
2/5/2026Houseposted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Thursday, February 05 2026
2/4/2026House2nd reading, to Rules
1/29/2026Housereported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar with Committee Substitute (1)
1/28/2026Houseto Transportation (H)
1/14/2026Houseto Committee on Committees (H)
1/7/2026Houseintroduced in House
1/7/2026House
Bill Text
Current
2/5/2026
Introduced
10/29/2025
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