Bill passed by Kentucky House would make multiple DUI offenses a felony

Kentucky lawmakers are moving to strengthen penalties for repeated DUI offenses.

The House unanimously passed House Bill 220, which would make a third DUI offense within 10 years a class D felony.

That’s the lowest felony in Kentucky and carries a prison sentence of one to five years.

Right now, the law mandates 30 days to a year in jail for the third offense.

Lawmakers emphasized the importance of making roads safer and highlighted this bill as a critical step.

The bill now heads to the Senate.

News 40 will continue to follow updates on this measure and work to bring you the latest as it becomes available.