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Introduced January 13, 2026

House
Adjourned Sine Die
2026 Regular Session

AN ACT relating to the issuance of identity documents.

Create a new section of KRS Chapter 186 to define "local governmental entity" and "local official"; require the Transportation Cabinet to expand driver licensing services by setting up a system between the Transportation Cabinet and 1 local official or local governmental entity in each county to issue operator's licenses and personal identification cards; require the Transportation Cabinet to identify a local official or local governmental entity in each county that will participate in the system…

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This bill would require the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet to set up a system so that driver's licenses and state ID cards can be issued through a local government office in every county, not just at regional licensing offices. The Cabinet would need to identify a participating local official or entity in each county by July 1, 2027, and those local offices could charge a convenience fee for documents they issue. The Transportation Cabinet would also…

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Legislative History

Jan 13, 2026 · House
Introduced In House
Jan 13, 2026 · House
To Committee On Committees (H)
Jan 20, 2026 · House
To Transportation (H)

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Rebecca Raymer

Representative · House District 015

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Chad Aull

Representative · House District 079

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chad.aull@kylegislature.gov
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Ryan Bivens

Representative · House District 024

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ryan.bivens@kylegislature.gov
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Steve Bratcher

Representative · House District 025

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steve.bratcher@kylegislature.gov
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Robert Duvall

Representative · House District 017

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robert.duvall@kylegislature.gov
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Daniel Fister

Representative · House District 056

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Daniel.Fister@kylegislature.gov
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Patrick Flannery

Representative · House District 096

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Patrick.Flannery@kylegislature.gov
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Peyton Griffee

Representative · House District 026

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peyton.griffee@kylegislature.gov
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Vanessa Grossl

Representative · House District 088

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vanessa.grossl@kylegislature.gov
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David Hale

Representative · House District 074

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David.Hale@kylegislature.gov
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Thomas Huff

Representative · House District 049

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Thomas.Huff@kylegislature.gov
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Kevin Jackson

Representative · House District 020

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kevin.jackson@kylegislature.gov
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Chris Lewis

Representative · House District 029

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chris.lewis@kylegislature.gov
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Scott Lewis

Representative · House District 014

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Scott.Lewis@kylegislature.gov
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Bobby McCool

Representative · House District 097

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Bobby.McCool@kylegislature.gov
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Shawn McPherson

Representative · House District 022

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Shawn.McPherson@kylegislature.gov
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Amy Neighbors

Representative · House District 021

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amy.neighbors@kylegislature.gov
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Michael Pollock

Representative · House District 051

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Sarge.Pollock@kylegislature.gov
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Steve Riley

Representative · House District 023

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Steve.Riley@kylegislature.gov
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T.J. Roberts

Representative · House District 066

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Timmy Truett

Representative · House District 089

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Mitch Whitaker

Representative · House District 094

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mitchum.whitaker@kylegislature.gov

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