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Introduced
02/02/2026
02/02/2026
In Committee
02/23/2026
02/23/2026
Crossed Over
02/23/2026
02/23/2026
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Amend KRS 117.228 to remove Social Security cards and public benefits cards, which do not include a person's photograph, from the available list of additional documents that may be offered to establish identity when a person seeking to cast a ballot in an election cannot provide proof of identification as required in KRS 117.225.
AI Summary
This bill amends Kentucky Revised Statutes (KRS) 117.228, which outlines the process for voters who cannot provide standard proof of identification when casting a ballot. Currently, if a voter lacks proper identification, they can still vote by completing a voter's affirmation and providing certain alternative documents. This bill proposes to remove Social Security cards and public benefits cards, such as food stamp or electronic benefit transfer (EBT) cards, from the list of acceptable alternative documents because they do not include a voter's photograph, thereby strengthening the requirements for verifying a voter's identity.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (5)
Last Action
to Committee on Committees (H) (on 02/23/2026)
Official Document
bill text
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/26RS/sb154.html |
| BillText | https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/recorddocuments/bill/26RS/sb154/bill.pdf |
| Vote History for SB154 | https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/26RS/sb154/vote_history.pdf |
| BillText | https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/recorddocuments/bill/26RS/sb154/orig_bill.pdf |
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