Bill > HB127

This bill requires that felony offenders released from county jails, local correctional facilities, or federal prisons in Kentucky, as well as those on home incarceration, parole, shock probation, or pardon, be issued a personal identification card or an operator's license, if eligible. Offenders must provide proper documentation, including proof of birth, release papers, a photograph, and a release letter containing specific personal information and their current Kentucky address. The bill also outlines documentation requirements for offenders probated or conditionally discharged by a court and under supervision, which includes a notarized release letter from their supervising officer. Offenders are responsible for paying any applicable fees for these documents within thirty days of their release letter date. Additionally, the Transportation Cabinet will create regulations for issuing operator's licenses to eligible inmates for work release or reentry programs, specifying application information, required documentation of security criteria, issuance procedures, and restrictions on license use. The cabinet may also partner with correctional departments to use mobile units for the issuance process.

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https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/26RS/hb127.html