Kentucky · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 332: AN ACT relating to the issuance of identity documents.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 332 is a bill introduced in the Kentucky House on January 13, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT relating to the issuance of identity documents. Primary sponsor: Rebecca Raymer (Republican), Chad Aull (Democratic), Ryan Bivens (Republican), Steve Bratcher (Republican), Robert Duvall (Republican), Dan Fister (Republican), Patrick Flannery (Republican), Peyton Griffee (Republican), Vanessa Grossl (Republican), David Hale (Republican), Thomas Huff (Republican), Kevin Jackson (Republican), Chris Lewis (Republican), Scott Lewis (Republican), Bobby McCool (Republican), Shawn McPherson (Republican), Amy Neighbors (Republican), Sarge Pollock (Republican), Steve Riley (Republican), T.J. Roberts (Republican), Timmy Truett (Republican), Mitch Whitaker (Republican). Most recent recorded action (January 20, 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 Chapter 186 to define "local governmental entity" and "local official"; require the Transportation Cabinet to expand driver licensing services by setting up a system between the Transportation Cabinet and 1 local official or local governmental entity in each county to issue operator's licenses and personal identification cards; require the Transportation Cabinet to identify a local official or local governmental entity in each county that will participate in the system by July 1, 2027; allow a local offical or local governmental entity to charge a convenience fee for any document issued by a local official or local governmental entity; require the Transportation Cabinet report the number of documents issued by local officials and local governmental entities and any effect on wait times at regional licensing offices; amend KRS 186.531 to conform; EFFECTIVE July 1, 2027.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1 · Republican 21
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rebecca Raymer | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 15 |
| Chad Aull | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 79 |
| Ryan Bivens | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 24 |
| Steve Bratcher | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 25 |
| Robert Duvall | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 17 |
| Dan Fister | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 56 |
| Patrick Flannery | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 96 |
| Peyton Griffee | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 26 |
| Vanessa Grossl | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 88 |
| David Hale | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 74 |
| Thomas Huff | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 49 |
| Kevin Jackson | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 20 |
| Chris Lewis | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 29 |
| Scott Lewis | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 14 |
| Bobby McCool | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 97 |
| Shawn McPherson | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 22 |
| Amy Neighbors | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 21 |
| Sarge Pollock | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 51 |
| Steve Riley | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 23 |
| T.J. Roberts | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 66 |
| Timmy Truett | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 89 |
| Mitch Whitaker | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 94 |
“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