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Passed Senate
Passed House
Became law
Last action · April 13, 2026
Signed By Governor (Acts Ch. 135)

Introduced January 20, 2026

Senate
Signed By Governor
2026 Regular Session

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…

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

Apr 13, 2026 · Senate
Signed By Governor (Acts Ch. 135)
Apr 1, 2026 · Senate
Delivered To Governor (clerical)
Apr 1, 2026 · Senate
Enrolled, Signed By Speaker Of The House
Apr 1, 2026 · Senate
Enrolled, Signed By President Of The Senate
Apr 1, 2026 · Senate
Passed 35-1
Yea: 35
Nay: 1
Absent: 2
Apr 1, 2026 · Senate
Free Conference Committee Report Adopted In Senate (clerical)
Apr 1, 2026 · Senate
Posted For Passage For Consideration Of Free Conference Committee Report (clerical)
Apr 1, 2026 · Senate
To Rules (S)
Apr 1, 2026 · House
Passed 76-13
Yea: 76
Nay: 13
Absent: 11
Mar 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
Feb 13, 2026 · Senate
3rd Reading, Passed 31-1 With Committee Substitute (1) And Floor Amendment (2)
Yea: 31
Nay: 1
Absent: 6

Primary Sponsor

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Jason Howell

Senator · Senate District 01

Primary sponsor
Jason.Howell@kylegislature.gov

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