Senate
Signed By Governor
2026 Regular Session

SB110

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AN ACT relating to motor vehicles and declaring an emergency.

Create a new section of KRS Chapter 186A to require that beginning July 1, 2027, lienholders and motor vehicle dealers use the electronic title application and registration system to submit title, registration, and lien documents; provide exemptions; require the Transportation Cabinet to ensure the electronic title application and registration system and the centralized lien management system are operational by January 1, 2027; create a new section of KRS Chapter 186A to provide that beginning July…

Budget and Financial AdministrationCounty ClerksLiensMotor VehiclesTechnologyLocal Mandate

Introduced: January 20, 2026

Last action: April 13, 2026

Signed By Governor (Acts Ch. 135)

In effect since April 13, 2026

This act carries an emergency clause, so it took effect as soon as it became law instead of waiting the usual 90 days after the session adjourned (Ky. Constitution § 55).

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This law updates how motor vehicle titles, registrations, and liens are handled in Kentucky by moving most of the process to an electronic system starting in 2027. Paper titles will no longer be automatically printed and mailed to vehicle owners; instead, titles will be stored digitally, with printed copies available upon request for a fee. The law also allows tax and renewal notices to be sent by email or text, lets county clerks accept alternative…

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Legislative History

Jan 20, 2026 · Senate
Introduced In Senate
Jan 20, 2026 · Senate
To Committee On Committees (S)
Feb 2, 2026 · Senate
To Transportation (S)
Feb 11, 2026 · Senate
Reported Favorably, 1st Reading, To Calendar With Committee Substitute (1)
Feb 11, 2026 · Senate
Floor Amendment (1) Filed To Committee Substitute (clerical)
Feb 11, 2026 · Senate
Floor Amendment (2) Filed To Committee Substitute (clerical)
Feb 12, 2026 · Senate
2nd Reading, To Rules (clerical)
Feb 12, 2026 · Senate
Posted For Passage In The Regular Orders Of The Day For Friday, February 13 2026 (clerical)

Primary Sponsor

Portrait of Jason Howell
Jason Howell

Senator · Senate District 01

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Jason.Howell@kylegislature.gov
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Roll calls

February 13, 2026

Senate: 3rd reading, passed 31-1 with Committee Substitute (1) and Floor Amendment (2)

Yea: 31
Nay: 1
Absent: 6
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March 27, 2026

House: 3rd reading, passed 77-9 with Committee Substitute (1), Floor Amendment (2) and Floor Amendment (3-title)

Yea: 77
Nay: 9
Absent: 14
April 1, 2026

House: Passed 76-13

Yea: 76
Nay: 13
Absent: 11
April 1, 2026

Senate: Passed 35-1

Yea: 35
Nay: 1
Absent: 2

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