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Last action · February 5, 2026

To Transportation (H)

Introduced January 29, 2026

House

Adjourned Sine Die

2026 Regular Session

HB525

AN ACT relating to vision testing on renewal of operator's licenses and declaring an emergency.

Amend KRS 186.577 to remove the vison testing requirement on operator's license renewal for all drivers; require vison testing for renewal of an operator's license if the applicant is 65 years of age or older; EMERGENCY.

Administrative Regulations and Proceedings Effective Dates, Emergency Motor Vehicles Police, State Transportation Aged Persons and Aging

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This bill would change the rules around vision testing when renewing a driver's license. Currently vision testing applies to renewals more broadly, but this bill would remove that requirement for most drivers while keeping it in place for drivers who are 65 or older. The emergency designation means it would take effect immediately if signed into law. Who it may affect: drivers renewing their licenses, particularly older Kentuckians aged 65 and above.

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