State Senator Brandon Storm, R-London, has filed Senate Bill (SB) 66 as part of a broader effort to ensure Kentucky’s impaired driving laws remain clear, enforceable and focused on public safety.
SB 66 makes targeted updates to statutes governing alcohol- and drug-impaired driving, refining evidentiary standards, testing procedures and enforcement provisions without changing Kentucky’s legal blood-alcohol limits. The bill is intended to improve consistency across DUI cases while maintaining due process protections.
“DUI laws are about making our roadways safer and saving lives,” Storm said. “This bill strengthens accountability for dangerous behavior such as operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of intoxicating substances including fentanyl, clonazepam and cyclobenzaprine—substances that SB 66 adds to the DUI statute for purposes of per se DUI prosecutions. It also gives law enforcement, the accused and the courts clear guidance regarding the consequences of refusing to submit to a blood test, including the resulting suspension of a driver’s license at the time of arraignment.”
Key provisions of SB 66 include:
--Reinforcing when alcohol and drug test results may be admitted as evidence, including timelines for testing.
--Strengthening consequences tied to refusing chemical tests.
--Updating the list of substances applicable to per se DUI prosecutions to include fentanyl, clonazepam and cyclobenzaprine.
--Extending retention of non-commercial driving records from five to 10 years, while preserving privacy protections for underage drivers.
Storm said the legislation reflects a practical, enforcement-focused approach to public safety.
“Impaired driving remains a serious risk on our roads,” he noted. “SB 66 helps ensure Kentucky’s laws are precise, effective in holding offenders accountable, and in compliance with recent court rulings and case-law precedent.”
The legislation has not yet been assigned to a committee for further action.
Senator Brandon Storm files a bill at the clerk's desk. (LRC photo)
