Introduced January 23, 2026
SB123
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Create a new section of KRS Chapter 186 to require all written and road skill examinations for an instruction permit or operator's license be administered in English only; amend KRS 186.480 to conform.
Plain-language summary
This bill would require that all written and road skill tests for getting a driver's permit or license in Kentucky be given in English only. Currently, such exams may be available in other languages, and this bill would end that option. It applies to both instruction permits and full operator's licenses. Who it may affect: people seeking a driver's permit or license whose primary language is not English.
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Legislative History
Primary Sponsor
Lindsey Tichenor
Senator · Senate District 06
Co-sponsors (15)
Gary Boswell
Senator · Senate District 08
Donald Douglas
Senator · Senate District 22
Greg Elkins
Senator · Senate District 28
Shelley Frommeyer
Senator · Senate District 24
Jimmy Higdon
Senator · Senate District 14
Scott Madon
Senator · Senate District 29
Stephen Meredith
Senator · Senate District 05
Robert Mills
Senator · Senate District 04
Steve Rawlings
Senator · Senate District 11
Aaron Reed
Senator · Senate District 07
Steve West
Senator · Senate District 27
Phillip Wheeler
Senator · Senate District 31
Gex Williams
Senator · Senate District 20
Mike Wilson
Senator · Senate District 32
George Wise
Senator · Senate District 16
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