Kentucky · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 519: AN ACT relating to identity documents.
Passed both chambers Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 519 is a bill introduced in the Kentucky House on January 29, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT relating to identity documents. Primary sponsor: Mike Clines (Republican), Wade Williams (Republican), Beverly Chester-Burton (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (April 15, 2026): recommitted to Appropriations & Revenue (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 define "communication disorder"; establish that at the time of application for an instruction permit, operator's license, or personal identification card a person may choose to have a notation on the document indicating that they have a communication disorder; direct that no fee shall be charged for the inclusion or removal of a notation; provide that a person may request removal of the notation; direct that the Department of Kentucky State Police shall implement training on interacting with persons who have a communication disorder; amend KRS 186.531 to conform; EFFECTIVE July 1, 2027.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1 · Republican 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Clines | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 68 |
| Wade Williams | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 4 |
| Beverly Chester-Burton | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 44 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- recommitted to Appropriations & Revenue (H)
- taken from the Orders of the Day
- posted for passage for concurrence in Senate Floor Amendment (1)
- to Rules (H)
- received in House
- 3rd reading, passed 37-0 with Floor Amendment (1)
- posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Tuesday, March 31 2026
- floor amendment (1) filed
- 2nd reading, to Rules as a consent bill
- reported favorably, 1st reading, to Consent Calendar
- to Transportation (S)
- to Committee on Committees (S)
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