Kentucky · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 144: AN ACT relating to motor vehicle titles.
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 144 is a bill introduced in the Kentucky House on January 7, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT relating to motor vehicle titles. Primary sponsor: Thomas Huff (Republican), Emily Callaway (Republican), Ryan Dotson (Republican), Daniel Elliott (Republican), Peyton Griffee (Republican), Daniel Grossberg (Democratic), Mark Hart (Republican), John Hodgson (Republican), Tom Smith (Republican), Nancy Tate (Republican). Most recent recorded action (April 13, 2026): signed by Governor (Acts Ch. 100).
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Amend KRS 186A.295 to exclude the cost of parts and labor to make cosmetic repairs to a motor vehicle from the cost of repair calculation for the required surrender of the certificate of title for a motor vehicle or trailer that has been destroyed; require a motor vehicle that is exempt from title surrender to be issued a salvage title; amend KRS 186A.190 and 186A.520 to conform.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1 · Republican 9
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Huff | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 49 |
| Emily Callaway | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 37 |
| Ryan Dotson | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 73 |
| Daniel Elliott | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 54 |
| Peyton Griffee | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 26 |
| Daniel Grossberg | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 30 |
| Mark Hart | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 78 |
| John Hodgson | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 36 |
| Tom Smith | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 86 |
| Nancy Tate | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 27 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- signed by Governor (Acts Ch. 100)
- delivered to Governor
- enrolled, signed by President of the Senate
- enrolled, signed by Speaker of the House
- passed 91-0
- House concurred in Committee Substitute (1)
- posted for passage for concurrence in Senate Committee Substitute (1)
- to Rules (H)
- received in House
- 3rd reading, passed 38-0 with Committee Substitute (1)
- posted for passage in the Consent Orders of the Day for Friday, March 27 2026
- 2nd reading, to Rules as a consent bill
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