Bill > HB161

This bill creates a new section of Kentucky law to establish a system for third-party entities to process certain identity documents like driver's licenses and personal identification cards. The bill defines "identity document" as specific types of operator's licenses or personal identification cards, and "third-party entity" as a business or nonprofit organization approved by the Transportation Cabinet to process these documents. The Transportation Cabinet will be required to develop administrative regulations that outline the application process for third-party entities wanting to process identity documents. To be approved, these entities must apply to the cabinet, agree to comply with all relevant regulations and policies, and ensure timely transmission of collected fees. Importantly, in addition to standard document fees, these third-party entities will be allowed to charge their own service fee for processing applications. This approach appears designed to expand the convenience and accessibility of obtaining identity documents by allowing more organizations to participate in the application process under state oversight.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/25RS/hb161.html