The Kentucky House voted Wednesday to shake up the medical malpractice system by passing a bill to create panels of medical providers to review claims of medical error or neglect. The panels would scrutinize the merits of lawsuits against health …
Drivers convicted of DUI in Kentucky would have it on their record for 10 years under a bill the Senate Judiciary Committee approved Thursday. It takes four driving under the influence convictions within five years to be charged with a …
Kentucky lawmakers have given final approval to a bill requiring parents to be in court when their teenage children are accused of traffic violations. The Senate passed the bill on a 38-0 vote Friday, sending it to Gov. Steve Beshear. …
Cell phone use would be restricted in school and construction zones under a bill that has passed the Kentucky House. The measure also would double the fines for texting while driving. The House voted 62-32 Friday to send the proposal …
Labor contractors would be protected from some litigation under a bill that cleared a Senate panel Thursday. If passed, the bill would insulate primary contractors from any liability for the illegal practices of their subcontractors. The bill also broadens the …
Landlords who live on their own property would not be financially liable for a tenant’s dog if it attacks another person under a bill passed by the Kentucky Senate. Republican Sen. Chris Girdler of Somerset called the bill an effort …
A Kentucky Senate committee has approved a bill to expand the instances when people can operate all-terrain vehicles without helmets. Under the measure, the helmet requirement would not apply when ATV riders cross roads with speed limits of 55 mph …