Kentucky · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 70: 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 70 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: John Hodgson (Republican), T.J. Roberts (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.
Amend KRS 186.4102 and 281A.170 to require the Transportation Cabinet to place a denotation on every new or renewal identity document issued after January 1, 2027, that indicates the status of the document holder as a citizen of the United States or a noncitizen authorized to be in the United States; amend KRS 186.531 to conform.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Hodgson | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 36 |
| T.J. Roberts | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 66 |
“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