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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.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/25RS/sb166.html