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Signed By Governor (Acts Ch. 72)

Introduced January 7, 2025

Senate
Signed By Governor
2025 Regular Session

AN ACT relating to identity documents.

Amend KRS 186.444 to create a medical review board for the purpose of considering a person's ability to drive due to a physical or mental disability; establish the number and qualifications of members; require the Transportation Cabinet consult with a medical professional licensed in the area relevant to the case; require the medical review board to accept the statement of a person's medical professional that the person does not have a condition that impairs his…

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This bill creates a medical review board to evaluate whether a person's physical or mental condition affects their ability to drive safely, and requires the board to accept a statement from the person's own doctor confirming they are fit to drive. It also removes the possibility of suspending a driver's license as a penalty for being a delinquent taxpayer. Who it may affect: Kentucky drivers with physical or mental health conditions, people whose licenses have been or could be suspended for unpaid taxes, and taxpayers generally.

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Legislative History

Jan 7, 2025 · Senate
Introduced In Senate
Jan 7, 2025 · Senate
To Committee On Committees (S)
Jan 9, 2025 · Senate
To Transportation (S)
Feb 5, 2025 · Senate
Reported Favorably, 1st Reading, To Calendar With Committee Substitute (1)
Feb 6, 2025 · Senate
2nd Reading, To Rules (clerical)
Feb 6, 2025 · Senate
Posted For Passage In The Regular Orders Of The Day For Friday, February 07, 2025 (clerical)
Feb 7, 2025 · Senate
Floor Amendment Adopted Committee Substitute (1) (clerical)
Feb 7, 2025 · Senate
3rd Reading, Passed 38-0 With Committee Substitute (1)
Yea: 38
Nay: 0
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Mar 13, 2025 · House
3rd Reading, Passed 84-8 With Committee Substitute (1) And Committee Amendment (1-Title)
Yea: 84
Nay: 8
Absent: 8
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Mar 14, 2025 · Senate
Passed 35-0
Yea: 35
Nay: 0
Absent: 3
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Primary Sponsor

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Donald Douglas

Senator · Senate District 22

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Donald.Douglas@kylegislature.gov

Co-sponsors (5)

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Gary Boswell

Senator · Senate District 08

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gary.boswell@kylegislature.gov
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Matthew Deneen

Senator · Senate District 10

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matthew.deneen@kylegislature.gov
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Portrait of Jimmy Higdon

Jimmy Higdon

Senator · Senate District 14

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Jimmy.Higdon@kylegislature.gov
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Amanda Mays Bledsoe

Senator · Senate District 12

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amanda.maysbledsoe@kylegislature.gov
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Portrait of Brandon Storm

Brandon Storm

Senator · Senate District 21

Co-sponsor
Brandon.Storm@kylegislature.gov

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