Kentucky · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 123: AN ACT relating to testing of applicants for instruction permits and operator's licenses.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 123 is a bill introduced in the Kentucky Senate on January 23, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT relating to testing of applicants for instruction permits and operator's licenses. Primary sponsor: Lindsey Tichenor (Republican), Gary Boswell (Republican), Don Douglas (Republican), Greg Elkins (Republican), Shelley Frommeyer (Republican), Jimmy Higdon (Republican), Scott Madon (Republican), Steve Meredith (Republican), Robby Mills (Republican), Steve Rawlings (Republican), Aaron Reed (Republican), Steve West (Republican), Phillip Wheeler (Republican), Gex Williams (Republican), Mike Wilson (Republican), Max Wise (Republican). Most recent recorded action (January 23, 2026): to Committee on Committees (S).
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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 require all written and road skill examinations for an instruction permit or operator's license be administered in English only; amend KRS 186.480 to conform.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 16
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lindsey Tichenor | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 6 |
| Gary Boswell | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 8 |
| Don Douglas | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 22 |
| Greg Elkins | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 28 |
| Shelley Frommeyer | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 24 |
| Jimmy Higdon | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 14 |
| Scott Madon | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 29 |
| Steve Meredith | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 5 |
| Robby Mills | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 4 |
| Steve Rawlings | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 11 |
| Aaron Reed | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 7 |
| Steve West | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 27 |
| Phillip Wheeler | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 31 |
| Gex Williams | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 20 |
| Mike Wilson | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 32 |
| Max Wise | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 16 |
“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 Committee on Committees (S)
- introduced in Senate