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.

Introduced: January 29, 2026

Last action: February 5, 2026

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This bill would change the rules around vision testing when Kentuckians renew their driver's licenses. Currently, vision testing applies to all drivers at renewal, but this bill would eliminate that requirement for drivers under 65 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: all Kentucky drivers renewing their operator's licenses, particularly older drivers aged 65 and above.

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