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Introduced
02/13/2025
02/13/2025
In Committee
02/19/2025
02/19/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
03/28/2025
03/28/2025
Introduced Session
2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Create a new section of KRS 186.400 to 186.640 to require the Transportation Cabinet establish at least one permanent driver license regional office in each county with a population of 50,000 or more; create a new section of KRS Chapter 186 to require the Transportation Cabinet establish a mutual agreement with county clerks to issue operator's licenses and personal identification cards in each county that does not have a driver licensing regional office; amend KRS 186.531 to conform; amend KRS 186.577 to require that all driver vision testing results be disclosed to the driver in a private area; require each driver license regional office be equipped with adequate vision testing equipment; EFFECTIVE July 1, 2026.
AI Summary
This bill aims to improve access to driver's license and identification services in Kentucky by requiring the Transportation Cabinet to establish at least one permanent driver license regional office in each county with a population of 50,000 or more. For counties without such an office, the bill mandates that the Transportation Cabinet create a mutual agreement with county clerks to issue operator's licenses and personal identification cards. The county clerks will receive 25% of the licensing fees for processing these documents, and the Transportation Cabinet will provide the necessary equipment. Additionally, the bill requires that all driver vision testing results be disclosed to the driver in a private area and ensures that each driver license regional office is equipped with adequate vision testing equipment. The changes are designed to make obtaining driver's licenses and identification cards more convenient for residents, particularly in less populated counties, by expanding service locations and providing more flexible options for document issuance. The bill is set to take effect on July 1, 2026, giving the Transportation Cabinet time to implement the new provisions.
Committee Categories
Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
to Transportation (S) (on 02/19/2025)
Official Document
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Document Type | Source Location |
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State Bill Page | https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/25RS/sb166.html |
Fiscal Note for SB166 | https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/recorddocuments/note/25RS/sb166/FN.pdf |
BillText | https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/recorddocuments/bill/25RS/sb166/orig_bill.pdf |
Local Mandate Fiscal Impact | https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/recorddocuments/note/25RS/sb166/LM.pdf |
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