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KY SB136

AN ACT relating to transportation and declaring an emergency.

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Introduced
02/12/2025
In Committee
03/13/2025
Crossed Over
03/05/2025
Passed
03/14/2025
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
03/27/2025

Introduced Session

2025 Regular Session

Bill Summary

Create a new section of KRS Chapter 186A to allow for an electronic record of a motor vehicle title to be stored in AVIS without the production of a paper copy of the title; provide that titles held in the system electronically have the same legal status as paper titles; allow a titled holder to request a paper title at any time; exempt from fees the first paper title for a vehicle if the title was held electronically; amend KRS 186A.035 to outline procedures and forms for transfers of vehicles held in joint ownership; amend KRS 186A.115 to allow a person presenting a vehicle for inspection to present a current operator's license from Kentucky or another state; amend KRS 186A.190 to establish procedures for electronic submission of liens, security interests and satisfactions; allow use of electronic signatures; provide for holding titles in AVIS and not producing paper titles for vehicles for which liens have been filed electronically; allow the Transportation Cabinet to remove any lien from the certificate of title in AVIS if the lien expiries and is not renewed; amend KRS 186A.195 to allow the use of electronic signatures on title lien statements; amend KRS 186A.145 to exempt from the prohibition against transferring a vehicle in cases involving delinquent ad valorem taxes transfers between individuals when the delinquent taxes are owed by a previous owner not party to the transaction; amend KRS 186A.100 to allow the use a temporary motor vehicle tags on vehicles sold in Kentucky that are being transported to another state for registration; allow county clerks to keep an electronic record of temporary tags; amend KRS 186A.017 to set time frames for county clerk processing of title applications filed through the electronic system; amend KRS 186A.220 to allow motor vehicle dealers to dealer assign all-terrain vehicles; amend KRS 235.130 to allow a county clerk to accept an affidavit of ownership to process the application of a boat title; EFFECTIVE, in part, January 1, 2027.

AI Summary

This bill introduces several significant updates to Kentucky's transportation and vehicle registration laws. It aims to modernize and streamline various processes related to vehicle titling, registration, and licensing. The bill creates an electronic system for storing vehicle titles, updates procedures for transferring vehicles with joint ownership, allows for electronic submission of liens and security interests, and modifies requirements for driver's licenses and identification cards. Key provisions include allowing electronic records of motor vehicle titles to be stored in the Automated Vehicle Information System (AVIS) without requiring a paper copy, permitting electronic signatures on title documents, and expanding options for individuals with different immigration statuses to obtain driver's licenses and identification cards. The bill also introduces changes to how vehicle valuations are determined for insurance and salvage purposes, including requiring insurers to use nationally accepted used car valuation guides. Additionally, the legislation creates a pilot program for state police to provide driver's license skills testing in up to ten counties and modifies procedures for boat title transfers. Many of the changes are designed to create more flexibility, reduce paperwork, and modernize the state's vehicle registration and licensing systems.

Committee Categories

Transportation and Infrastructure

Sponsors (3)

Last Action

became law without Governor's Signature (Acts Ch. 95) (on 03/27/2025)

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