Kentucky 2026 Regular Session Status: Passed Senate Bipartisan · 29 R · 1 D cosponsors

SB 7 — AN ACT relating to the issuance of identity documents.

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed Senate
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    Passed House
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill has passed the Senate. Introduced January 13, 2026. It now moves to the second chamber.

Next likely step: consideration and a floor vote in the House.

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Likely to advance 74% · high confidence

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  • Passed Senate

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 30 sponsors

    30 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (29 R · 1 D) — cross-party backing.

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 1 recorded vote so far.

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Summary

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.

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UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS BR 371 AN ACT relating to the issuance of identity documents.
UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS SB 7/GA AN ACT relating to the issuance of identity documents.
(c) In a county where no local official chooses to issue renewal and duplicate operator's licenses and personal identification cards, the county judge/executive of that county may enter into an interlocal agreement with Page 1 of 10 BR037100.100 - 371 - XXXX 1/16/2026 9:41 AM Jacketed UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS BR 371 another county.
(c) In a county where no local official chooses to issue renewal and duplicate operator's licenses and personal identification cards, the county judge/executive of that county may enter into an interlocal agreement with Page 1 of 10 SB000710.100 - 371 - XXXX 1/16/2026 9:43 AM GA UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS SB 7/GA another county.
Page 2 of 10 BR037100.100 - 371 - XXXX 1/16/2026 9:41 AM Jacketed UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS BR 371 (e) "MC fund" or "MCF" means the motorcycle safety education program fund established in KRS 176.5065;
Page 2 of 10 SB000710.100 - 371 - XXXX 1/16/2026 9:43 AM GA UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS SB 7/GA (e) "MC fund" or "MCF" means the motorcycle safety education program fund established in KRS 176.5065;
Card Type Fee LF GF MCF OL (initial/renewal) $43 $43 $0 $0 OL (Under 21) (Up to 4 years) $15 $15 $0 $0 Any OL, MC, or combination Page 3 of 10 BR037100.100 - 371 - XXXX 1/16/2026 9:41 AM Jacketed UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS BR 371 (duplicate/corrected) $15 $13.25 $1.75 $0 Motor vehicle IP (3 years) $15 $13 $2 $0 Motorcycle IP (1 year) $15 $10 $1 $4 Motorcycle OL (initial/renewal) $43 $33 $0 $10 Combination vehicle/MC OL (initial/renewal) $53 $43 $0 $10 PIDC (initial/renewal) $23 $20 $3 $0 PIDC (duplicate/corrected) $15 $13.50 $1.50 $0 PIDC (no fixed address) under KRS 186.4122(5)/186.4123(5) (initial, duplicate, or corrected$0 $0 $0 $0 (4) [The fee for a four (4) year original or renewal license issued pursuant to KRS 186.4101 shall be fifty percent (50%) of the amount shown in subsections (2) and (3) of this section.
Card Type Fee LF GF MCF OL (initial/renewal) $43 $43 $0 $0 OL (Under 21) (Up to 4 years) $15 $15 $0 $0 Any OL, MC, or combination Page 3 of 10 SB000710.100 - 371 - XXXX 1/16/2026 9:43 AM GA UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS SB 7/GA (duplicate/corrected) $15 $13.25 $1.75 $0 Motor vehicle IP (3 years) $15 $13 $2 $0 Motorcycle IP (1 year) $15 $10 $1 $4 Motorcycle OL (initial/renewal) $43 $33 $0 $10 Combination vehicle/MC OL (initial/renewal) $53 $43 $0 $10 PIDC (initial/renewal) $23 $20 $3 $0 PIDC (duplicate/corrected) $15 $13.50 $1.50 $0 PIDC (no fixed address) under KRS 186.4122(5)/186.4123(5) (initial, duplicate, or corrected$0 $0 $0 $0 (4) [The fee for a four (4) year original or renewal license issued pursuant to KRS 186.4101 shall be fifty percent (50%) of the amount shown in subsections (2) and (3) of this section.
One (1) donation may be made per issuance or renewal of a license or any Page 4 of 10 BR037100.100 - 371 - XXXX 1/16/2026 9:41 AM Jacketed UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS BR 371 combination thereof.
One (1) donation may be made per issuance or renewal of a license or any Page 4 of 10 SB000710.100 - 371 - XXXX 1/16/2026 9:43 AM GA UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS SB 7/GA combination thereof.
Any person whose license was suspended for failure to meet the Page 5 of 10 BR037100.100 - 371 - XXXX 1/16/2026 9:41 AM Jacketed UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS BR 371 conditions set out in KRS 186.411 when, within one (1) year of suspension, the driving privileges of the individual are reinstated;
Any person whose license was suspended for failure to meet the Page 5 of 10 SB000710.100 - 371 - XXXX 1/16/2026 9:43 AM GA UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS SB 7/GA conditions set out in KRS 186.411 when, within one (1) year of suspension, the driving privileges of the individual are reinstated;
(2) Except as provided in KRS 186.4121, all original, renewal, and duplicate personal identification cards and licenses for the operation of motor vehicles or motorcycles shall be applied for with the Transportation Cabinet, or through alternative Page 6 of 10 BR037100.100 - 371 - XXXX 1/16/2026 9:41 AM Jacketed UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS BR 371 technology, and issued by the Transportation Cabinet.
(2) Except as provided in KRS 186.4121, all original, renewal, and duplicate personal identification cards and licenses for the operation of motor vehicles or motorcycles shall be applied for with the Transportation Cabinet, or through alternative Page 6 of 10 SB000710.100 - 371 - XXXX 1/16/2026 9:43 AM GA UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS SB 7/GA technology, and issued by the Transportation Cabinet.
(a) Owner of the motor vehicle is considered the operator of the fully autonomous Page 7 of 10 BR037100.100 - 371 - XXXX 1/16/2026 9:41 AM Jacketed UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS BR 371 vehicle and shall comply with applicable traffic or motor vehicle laws, regardless of whether the owner is physically present in the vehicle while the vehicle is operating;
(a) Owner of the motor vehicle is considered the operator of the fully autonomous Page 7 of 10 SB000710.100 - 371 - XXXX 1/16/2026 9:43 AM GA UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS SB 7/GA vehicle and shall comply with applicable traffic or motor vehicle laws, regardless of whether the owner is physically present in the vehicle while the vehicle is operating;
Page 8 of 10 BR037100.100 - 371 - XXXX 1/16/2026 9:41 AM Jacketed UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS BR 371 and (c) Restricted to vehicles with left and right outside mirrors.
Page 8 of 10 SB000710.100 - 371 - XXXX 1/16/2026 9:43 AM GA UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS SB 7/GA and (c) Restricted to vehicles with left and right outside mirrors.
Page 9 of 10 BR037100.100 - 371 - XXXX 1/16/2026 9:41 AM Jacketed UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS BR 371 186.4101 Renewal of license -- Reconciliation of four-year and eight-year renewal periods.
Page 9 of 10 SB000710.100 - 371 - XXXX 1/16/2026 9:43 AM GA UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS SB 7/GA 186.4101 Renewal of license -- Reconciliation of four-year and eight-year renewal periods.
BR037100.100 - 371 - XXXX 1/16/2026 9:41 AM 10 of 10 Jacketed
SB000710.100 - 371 - XXXX 1/16/2026 9:43 AM 10 of 10 GA
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The bill adds a new provision for local officials to issue renewal and duplicate operator's licenses and personal identification cards under certain conditions and modifies existing fee structures for these services.

  • KRS 186.531

    In addition to the fees set forth in Section 2 of this Act, a local official shall charge and retain a convenience fee of twenty-five dollars ($25) for each renewal or duplicate operator's license or personal identification card issued under this section.

    Local officials will now charge a $25 convenience fee for issuing renewal and duplicate documents.

  • KRS 186.531

    [10] For any renewal or duplicate operator's license or personal identification card issued by a local official under Section 1 of this Act, the local official shall charge the convenience fee of twenty-five dollars ($25) as required in that section, to be retained by the local official.

    Clarifies the applicability of the convenience fee for local officials issuing documents.

  • KRS 186.410

    In a county in which a local official issues renewal and duplicate operator's licenses and personal identification cards under this section, the Transportation Cabinet shall purchase and install all necessary equipment and hardware.

    The Transportation Cabinet must provide necessary equipment for local officials issuing renewal and duplicate licenses and ID cards.

  • KRS 186.410

    A local official issuing documents under this section shall: (a) Issue only renewal and duplicate versions of operator's licenses and personal identification cards; and (b) Not issue initial operator's licenses or personal identification cards, commercial driver's licenses, or travel IDs.

    Limits the types of licenses and ID cards that local officials can issue to just renewals and duplicates.

  • KRS 186.410

    In a county where no local official chooses to issue renewal and duplicate operator's licenses and personal identification cards, the county judge/executive of that county may enter into an interlocal agreement with another county.

    Allows county judge/executives to make agreements for handling license and ID renewals if no local official opts to do so.

Action History

  1. to Committee on Committees (H)

  2. received in House

  3. 3rd reading, passed 34-1

  4. posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Friday, January 16, 2026

  5. 2nd reading, to Rules

  6. reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar

  7. to Transportation (S)

  8. to Committee on Committees (S)

  9. introduced in Senate

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30 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 108 not signed on · 1 voted No

Sponsors (30)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (108)

108 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Votes

PASS SB 7

Passed 34 Yea · 1 Nay · 3 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat 5000
Republican 29103
Total 34103
% of votes cast 89%3%0%8%
How each member voted (38)
Member Party Vote
Cassie Chambers Armstrong Democrat Yea
Gary Clemons Democrat Yea
Gerald A. Neal Democrat Yea
Karen Berg Democrat Yea
Keturah J. Herron Democrat Yea
Aaron Reed Republican Yea
Amanda Mays Bledsoe Republican Yea
Brandon J. Storm Republican Yea
Christian McDaniel Republican Yea
Craig Richardson Republican Yea
Danny Carroll Republican Yea
David P. Givens Republican Yea
Donald Douglas Republican Yea
Gary Boswell Republican Yea
Greg Elkins Republican Yea
Jared Carpenter Republican Yea
Jason Howell Republican Not Voting
Jason Nemes Republican Yea
Jimmy Higdon Republican Yea
Julie Raque Adams Republican Yea
Lindsey Tichenor Republican Nay
Matt Nunn Republican Yea
Matthew Deneen Republican Yea
Max Wise Republican Yea
Michael Meredith Republican Yea
Nick Wilson Republican Not Voting
Phillip Wheeler Republican Yea
Rick Girdler Republican Not Voting
Robby Mills Republican Yea
Robert Stivers Republican Yea
Robin L. Webb Republican Yea
Scott Madon Republican Yea
Shelley Funke Frommeyer Republican Yea
Stephen West Republican Yea
Steve Rawlings Republican Yea
Tom Smith Republican Yea
Wade Williams Republican Yea
Walker Thomas Republican Yea

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 7 do?
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.
Who sponsors SB 7?
SB 7 is sponsored by Max Wise (Republican), Mike Wilson (Republican), Gex Williams (Republican), Phillip Wheeler (Republican), Stephen West (Republican), Robin L. Webb (Republican), Brandon J. Storm (Republican), Robert Stivers (Republican), Brandon Smith (Republican), Craig Richardson (Republican), Steve Rawlings (Republican), Matt Nunn (Republican), Michael J. Nemes (Republican), Gerald A. Neal (Democrat), Robby Mills (Republican), Stephen Meredith (Republican), Amanda Mays Bledsoe (Republican), Scott Madon (Republican), Jason Howell (Republican), David P. Givens (Republican), Rick Girdler (Republican), Shelley Funke Frommeyer (Republican), Greg Elkins (Republican), Donald Douglas (Republican), Matthew Deneen (Republican), Danny Carroll (Republican), Jared Carpenter (Republican), Gary Boswell (Republican), Jimmy Higdon (Republican), and Aaron Reed (Republican).
What is the current status of SB 7?
This bill has passed the Senate. Introduced January 13, 2026. It now moves to the second chamber.
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