Kentucky · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 162: AN ACT relating to identity documents.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 162 is a bill introduced in the Kentucky House on January 7, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT relating to identity documents. Primary sponsor: Savannah Maddox (Republican), Felicia Rabourn (Republican), Steve Bratcher (Republican), Josh Calloway (Republican), Steven Doan (Republican), Ryan Dotson (Republican), Patrick Flannery (Republican), Peyton Griffee (Republican), Vanessa Grossl (Republican), Mark Hart (Republican), Kim Holloway (Republican), Thomas Huff (Republican), William Lawrence (Republican), Candy Massaroni (Republican), T.J. Roberts (Republican), Timmy Truett (Republican), Richard White (Republican). Most recent recorded action (January 14, 2026): to Transportation (H).
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Create a new section of KRS 186.400 to 186.640 to establish the circuit clerk as the representative of the Transportation Cabinet for accepting applications for operator's licenses, instruction permits, and personal identification cards and issuing temporary credentials; establish duties of the circuit clerks; amend KRS 186.531 to set forth the distribution of fees for operator's licenses, instruction permits, and personal identification cards; amend various sections of KRS 186.400 to 186.640 to conform; amend KRS 27A.052, 116.0452, 116.0455, 116.085, 186.010, 186.014, and 189A.340 and various sections of KRS Chapter 281A to conform; EFFECTIVE July 1, 2027.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 17
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Savannah Maddox | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 61 |
| Felicia Rabourn | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 47 |
| Steve Bratcher | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 25 |
| Josh Calloway | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 10 |
| Steven Doan | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 69 |
| Ryan Dotson | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 73 |
| Patrick Flannery | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 96 |
| Peyton Griffee | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 26 |
| Vanessa Grossl | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 88 |
| Mark Hart | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 78 |
| Kim Holloway | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 2 |
| Thomas Huff | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 49 |
| William Lawrence | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 70 |
| Candy Massaroni | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 50 |
| T.J. Roberts | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 66 |
| Timmy Truett | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 89 |
| Richard White | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 99 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- to Transportation (H)
- to Committee on Committees (H)
- introduced in House