Kentucky · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 7: AN ACT relating to the issuance of identity documents.
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- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 7 is a bill introduced in the Kentucky Senate on January 13, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT relating to the issuance of identity documents. Primary sponsor: Aaron Reed (Republican), Jimmy Higdon (Republican), Gary Boswell (Republican), Jared Carpenter (Republican), Danny Carroll (Republican), Matt Deneen (Republican), Don Douglas (Republican), Greg Elkins (Republican), Shelley Frommeyer (Republican), Rick Girdler (Republican), David Givens (Republican), Jason Howell (Republican), Scott Madon (Republican), Amanda Bledsoe (Republican), Steve Meredith (Republican), Robby Mills (Republican), Gerald Neal (Democratic), Mike Nemes (Republican), Matt Nunn (Republican), Steve Rawlings (Republican), Craig Richardson (Republican), Brandon Smith (Republican), Robert Stivers (Republican), Brandon Storm (Republican), Robin Webb (Republican), Steve West (Republican), Phillip Wheeler (Republican), Gex Williams (Republican), Mike Wilson (Republican), Max Wise (Republican). Most recent recorded action (January 20, 2026): to Committee on Committees (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 official"; require the Transportation Cabinet to expand issuance of renewal and duplicate operator's licenses and personal identification cards in any county in which a permanent regional licensing office is not located by establishing a system between the Transportation Cabinet and a local official to issue renewal and duplicate operator's licenses and personal identification cards for a $25 convenience fee in addition to any other applicable fees; allow counties to enter into an interlocal agreement to share personnel and equipment for issuance; require the Transportation Cabinet to report to the Legislative Research Commission annually on the number of renewal and duplicate operator's licenses and personal identification cards issued under the Act and any effect on wait times at the permanent regional licensing offices; amend KRS 186.531 to remove the 4 year identity document option; amend KRS 186.410, 186.535, and 186.579 to conform; repeal KRS 186.4101, relating to license renewal and reconciliation of 4-year and 8-year license renewal periods; EFFECTIVE July 1, 2027.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1 · Republican 29
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Reed | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 7 |
| Jimmy Higdon | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 14 |
| Gary Boswell | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 8 |
| Jared Carpenter | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 34 |
| Danny Carroll | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 2 |
| Matt Deneen | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 10 |
| Don Douglas | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 22 |
| Greg Elkins | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 28 |
| Shelley Frommeyer | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 24 |
| Rick Girdler | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 15 |
| David Givens | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 9 |
| Jason Howell | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 1 |
| Scott Madon | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 29 |
| Amanda Bledsoe | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 12 |
| Steve Meredith | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 5 |
| Robby Mills | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 4 |
| Gerald Neal | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 33 |
| Mike Nemes | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 38 |
| Matt Nunn | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 17 |
| Steve Rawlings | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 11 |
| Craig Richardson | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 3 |
| Brandon Smith | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 30 |
| Robert Stivers | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 25 |
| Brandon Storm | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 21 |
| Robin Webb | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 18 |
| 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 (H)
- received in House
- 3rd reading, passed 34-1
- posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Friday, January 16, 2026
- 2nd reading, to Rules
- reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar
- to Transportation (S)
- to Committee on Committees (S)
- introduced in Senate