Kentucky 2026 Regular Session Status: Enacted Bipartisan · 9 R · 1 D cosponsors

HB 144 — AN ACT relating to motor vehicle titles.

Last action — signed by Governor (Acts Ch. 100)

  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. ✓
    In Committee
  3. ✓
    Passed House
  4. ✓
    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 07, 2026. Enacted.

Signed by Governor Andy Beshear (Democratic) on April 13, 2026.

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Likely to advance 98% · high confidence

  • Enacted

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  • 10 sponsors

    10 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (9 R · 1 D) — cross-party backing.

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 3 recorded votes so far.

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Summary

Amend KRS 186A.295 to exclude the cost of parts and labor to make cosmetic repairs to a motor vehicle from the cost of repair calculation for the required surrender of the certificate of title for a motor vehicle or trailer that has been destroyed; require a motor vehicle that is exempt from title surrender to be issued a salvage title; amend KRS 186A.190 and 186A.520 to conform.

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UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS HB 144/EN AN ACT relating to motor vehicle titles.
CHAPTER 100 1 CHAPTER 100 ( HB 144 ) AN ACT relating to motor vehicle titles.
The calculation of the cost of repair referenced in paragraph (a) of this subsection shall only include labor and parts for actual damage to the suspension, motor, transmission, frame or unibody, and Page 1 of 13 HB014420.100 - 279 - XXXX 3/31/2026 7:32 PM Engrossed UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS HB 144/EN designated structural components, and shall not include cosmetic damages.
The calculation of the cost of repair referenced in paragraph (a) of this subsection shall only include labor and parts for actual damage to the suspension, motor, transmission, frame or unibody, and designated structural components, and shall not include cosmetic damages.
A vehicle that[which] has been wrecked, destroyed, or damaged, to the extent that the total estimated or actual cost of parts and labor to rebuild or reconstruct the vehicle to its preaccident condition and for legal operation on the roads or highways, not including the cost of parts and labor to reinstall a deployed airbag system, exceeds seventy-five percent (75%) of the retail value of the vehicle, as prescribed by a nationally Page 2 of 13 HB014420.100 - 279 - XXXX 3/31/2026 7:32 PM Engrossed UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS HB 144/EN accepted used car valuation guide or tool identified under KRS 304.20- 110.
A vehicle that[which] has been wrecked, destroyed, or damaged, to the extent that the total estimated or actual cost of parts and labor to rebuild or reconstruct the vehicle to its preaccident condition and for legal operation on the roads or highways, not including the cost of parts and labor to reinstall a deployed airbag system, exceeds seventy-five percent (75%) of the retail value of the vehicle, as prescribed by a nationally accepted used car valuation guide or tool identified under KRS 304.20-110.
2.[(b)] The value of repair parts for purposes of this paragraph[definition] shall be determined by using the current published retail cost of the parts equal in kind and quality to the parts to be replaced or the actual retail cost of the repair parts used in repair.
Legislative Research Commission PDF Version ACTS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY 2.[(b)]The value of repair parts for purposes of this paragraph[definition] shall be determined by using the current published retail cost of the parts equal in kind and quality to the parts to be replaced or the actual retail cost of the repair parts used in repair.
4.[(d)] Airbag reinstallation costs which are excluded from the seventy- five percent (75%) computation as set forth in subparagraph 1.[paragraph (a)] of this paragraph[subsection] shall be included by an insurer in the computation of the total physical damage estimate according to the terms and conditions of individual policies, provided that the total costs payable by an insurer do not exceed the total retail value of the vehicle;
4.[(d)]Airbag reinstallation costs which are excluded from the seventy-five percent (75%) computation as set forth in subparagraph 1.[paragraph (a)] of this paragraph[subsection] shall be included by an insurer in the computation of the total physical damage estimate according to the terms and conditions of individual policies, provided that the total costs payable by an insurer do not exceed the total retail value of the vehicle;
(3) The county clerk shall retain a copy of each salvage title application received and shall forward the original and its supporting documents to the Department of Page 3 of 13 HB014420.100 - 279 - XXXX 3/31/2026 7:32 PM Engrossed UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS HB 144/EN Vehicle Regulation in a manner similar to that for handling of an application for a title.
(3) The county clerk shall retain a copy of each salvage title application received and shall forward the original and its supporting documents to the Department of Vehicle Regulation in a manner similar to that for handling of an application for a title.
Page 4 of 13 HB014420.100 - 279 - XXXX 3/31/2026 7:32 PM Engrossed UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS HB 144/EN (c) Any required odometer disclosure statement;
(c) Any required odometer disclosure statement;
(1) Except as provided in subsection (6) of this section and in KRS 355.9-311(4), the perfection of a security interest in any property for which has been issued a Kentucky certificate of title shall be by notation on the certificate of title which shall be deemed to have occurred when the provisions of subsection (3) of this section have been complied with.
(1) Except as provided in subsection (6) of this section and in KRS 355.9-311(4), the perfection of a security interest in any property for which has been issued a Kentucky certificate of title shall be by notation on the CHAPTER 100 3 certificate of title which shall be deemed to have occurred when the provisions of subsection (3) of this section have been complied with.
(2) A motor vehicle dealer, a secured party or its representative, an assignee of a retail installment contract lender, the cabinet, or a county clerk shall rely on a county of residence designated by the debtor on any approved, notarized state form utilized in Page 5 of 13 HB014420.100 - 279 - XXXX 3/31/2026 7:32 PM Engrossed UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS HB 144/EN lien titling or the title transfer process signed by the debtor.
(2) A motor vehicle dealer, a secured party or its representative, an assignee of a retail installment contract lender, the cabinet, or a county clerk shall rely on a county of residence designated by the debtor on any approved, notarized state form utilized in lien titling or the title transfer process signed by the debtor.
The security interest shall be deemed to be noted on the certificate of title and perfected, or deemed perfected at the time the security interest attaches as provided in KRS 355.9-203, if in compliance with KRS 186A.195(8), when a title lien statement:
The security interest shall be deemed to be noted on the certificate of title and perfected, or deemed perfected at the time the security interest attaches as provided in KRS 355.9- 203, if in compliance with KRS 186A.195(8), when a title lien statement:
(a) A partnership shall be deemed a resident of the county in which its principal Page 6 of 13 HB014420.100 - 279 - XXXX 3/31/2026 7:32 PM Engrossed UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS HB 144/EN place of business in this state is located.
(a) A partnership shall be deemed a resident of the county in which its principal place of business in this state is located.
(e) A corporation not organized under the laws of this state, but authorized to transact or do business in this state under KRS Chapter 271B, 273, or 274, or a limited liability company not organized under the laws of this state, but authorized to transact business in this state under KRS Chapter 275, shall be deemed a resident of the county in which its registered office is located, as set forth in its most recent filing with the Secretary of State which officially designates its current registered office;
(e) A corporation not organized under the laws of this state, but authorized to transact or do business in this state under KRS Chapter 271B, 273, or 274, or a limited liability company not organized under the laws Legislative Research Commission PDF Version ACTS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY of this state, but authorized to transact business in this state under KRS Chapter 275, shall be deemed a resident of the county in which its registered office is located, as set forth in its most recent filing with the Secretary of State which officially designates its current registered office;
(f) A cooperative corporation or association organized under KRS Chapter 272 Page 7 of 13 HB014420.100 - 279 - XXXX 3/31/2026 7:32 PM Engrossed UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS HB 144/EN shall be deemed a resident of the county in which its principal business is transacted, as set forth in its articles of incorporation or most recent amendment thereto filed with the Secretary of State of the Commonwealth of Kentucky;
(f) A cooperative corporation or association organized under KRS Chapter 272 shall be deemed a resident of the county in which its principal business is transacted, as set forth in its articles of incorporation or most recent amendment thereto filed with the Secretary of State of the Commonwealth of Kentucky;
If the debtor does not reside in the Commonwealth, the notation of the security interest shall be done in the office of the county clerk in which the property is Page 8 of 13 HB014420.100 - 279 - XXXX 3/31/2026 7:32 PM Engrossed UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS HB 144/EN principally situated or operated.
If the debtor does not reside in the Commonwealth, the notation of the security interest shall be done in the office of the county clerk in which the property is principally situated or operated.
Page 9 of 13 HB014420.100 - 279 - XXXX 3/31/2026 7:32 PM Engrossed UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS HB 144/EN (a) The affiant or the agent of the affiant possesses the vehicle;
(a) The affiant or the agent of the affiant possesses the vehicle;
or 3.
or CHAPTER 100 5 3.
(c) More than thirty (30) days before presenting the affidavit to the county clerk, the affiant attempted to notify the owner of the vehicle and all known lienholders, including those noted on the title, by certified mail, return receipt requested, or by a nationally recognized courier service, of his or her name, Page 10 of 13 HB014420.100 - 279 - XXXX 3/31/2026 7:32 PM Engrossed UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS HB 144/EN address, and telephone number as well as his or her intention to obtain a new title or salvage title, as applicable, clear of all prior liens, unless the owner or a lienholder objects in writing;
(c) More than thirty (30) days before presenting the affidavit to the county clerk, the affiant attempted to notify the owner of the vehicle and all known lienholders, including those noted on the title, by certified mail, return receipt requested, or by a nationally recognized courier service, of his or her name, address, and telephone number as well as his or her intention to obtain a new title or salvage title, as applicable, clear of all prior liens, unless the owner or a lienholder objects in writing;
Page 11 of 13 HB014420.100 - 279 - XXXX 3/31/2026 7:32 PM Engrossed UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS HB 144/EN (9) In noting a security interest upon a certificate of title, the county clerk shall ensure that the certificate of title bears the lienholder's name, mailing address and zip code, the date the lien was noted, the notation number, and the county in which the security interest was noted.
(9) In noting a security interest upon a certificate of title, the county clerk shall ensure that the certificate of title bears the lienholder's name, mailing address and zip code, the date the lien was noted, the notation number, and the county in which the security interest was noted.
(d) When liens and lien satisfactions are electronically transmitted, a clean certificate of title shall not be issued until the last lien is satisfied.
Legislative Research Commission PDF Version ACTS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY (d) When liens and lien satisfactions are electronically transmitted, a clean certificate of title shall not be issued until the last lien is satisfied.
(13) If a security interest expires without being renewed, the cabinet shall remove the Page 12 of 13 HB014420.100 - 279 - XXXX 3/31/2026 7:32 PM Engrossed UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS HB 144/EN lien from the certificate of title in the AVIS system.
(13) If a security interest expires without being renewed, the cabinet shall remove the lien from the certificate of title in the AVIS system.
Page 13 of 13 HB014420.100 - 279 - XXXX 3/31/2026 7:32 PM Engrossed
Signed by Governor April 13, 2026.
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The bill amends KRS 186A.295 and KRS 186A.520 to clarify vehicle title surrender requirements and the salvaging process, particularly concerning the calculation of repair costs and the branding of salvage titles.

  • KRS 186A.295

    cost less than its retail value as prescribed by a nationally accepted used car valuation guide or tool identified under KRS 304.20-110, or from which two (2) or more parts which typically bear a vehicle identification number placed thereon by the manufacturer have been removed, or which he or she removes, shall surrender the certificate of title for the vehicle for which he or she has a certificate of title in his, or her, or another name, → cost less than its retail value as prescribed by a nationally accepted used car valuation guide or tool identified under KRS 304.20-110, or from which two (2) or more parts which typically bear a vehicle identification number placed thereon by a manufacturer have been removed, or which he or she removes, shall surrender the certificate of title for the vehicle for which he or she has a certificate of title in his, or her, or another name,

    This change clarifies the language regarding title surrender without altering its requirements.

  • KRS 186A.295

    that affects the vehicle's appearance in accordance with KRS 186A.520. → that affects the vehicle's appearance in accordance with Section 2 of this Act.

    This change updates the reference to an amendment in the bill without modifying the existing law.

  • KRS 186A.520

    A vehicle that[which] has been wrecked, destroyed, or damaged, to the extent that the total estimated or actual cost of parts and labor to rebuild or reconstruct the vehicle to its preaccident condition and for legal operation on the roads or highways, not including the cost of parts and labor to reinstall a deployed airbag system, exceeds seventy-five percent (75%) of the retail value of the vehicle, as prescribed by a nationally accepted used car valuation guide or tool identified under KRS 304.20-110. → A vehicle that has been wrecked, destroyed, or damaged, to the extent that the total estimated or actual cost of parts and labor to rebuild or reconstruct the vehicle to its preaccident condition and for legal operation on the roads or highways, not including the cost of parts and labor to reinstall a deployed airbag system, exceeds seventy-five percent (75%) of the retail value of the vehicle, as prescribed by a nationally accepted used car valuation guide or tool identified under KRS 304.20-110.

    The change modifies the wording for clarity without changing the legal meaning.

  • KRS 186A.520

    A vehicle that is exempt from certificate of title surrender under KRS 186A.295(3). → A vehicle that is exempt from certificate of title surrender under subsection (3) of Section 1 of this Act.

    This change updates the reference from existing law to the new section created by the bill.

Action History

  1. signed by Governor (Acts Ch. 100)

  2. delivered to Governor

  3. enrolled, signed by President of the Senate

  4. enrolled, signed by Speaker of the House

  5. passed 91-0

  6. House concurred in Committee Substitute (1)

  7. posted for passage for concurrence in Senate Committee Substitute (1)

  8. to Rules (H)

  9. received in House

  10. 3rd reading, passed 38-0 with Committee Substitute (1)

  11. posted for passage in the Consent Orders of the Day for Friday, March 27 2026

  12. 2nd reading, to Rules as a consent bill

  13. reported favorably, 1st reading, to Consent Calendar with Committee Substitute (1)

  14. to Banking & Insurance (S)

  15. to Committee on Committees (S)

  16. received in Senate

  17. 3rd reading, passed 94-0 with Committee Substitute (1)

  18. posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Friday, January 30 2026

  19. 2nd reading, to Rules

  20. reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar with Committee Substitute (1)

  21. to Transportation (H)

  22. to Committee on Committees (H)

  23. introduced in House

Sponsors

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Co-sponsors (0)

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Votes

Final Passage

Passed 91 Yea · 0 Nay · 9 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat 18002
Republican 72007
Unaffiliated 1000
Total 91009
% of votes cast 91%0%0%9%
How each member voted (100)
Member Party Vote
Lewis C — Yea
Adam Moore Democrat Yea
Adrielle Camuel Democrat Yea
Al Gentry Democrat Yea
Anne Gay Donworth Democrat Yea
Ashley Tackett Laferty Democrat Not Voting
Beverly Chester-Burton Democrat Yea
Chad Aull Democrat Yea
Daniel Grossberg Democrat Yea
Erika Hancock Democrat Yea
George Brown Jr. Democrat Yea
Joshua Watkins Democrat Not Voting
Lindsey Burke Democrat Yea
Lisa Willner Democrat Yea
Mary Lou Marzian Democrat Yea
Matthew Lehman Democrat Yea
Nima Kulkarni Democrat Yea
Pamela Stevenson Democrat Yea
Rachel Roarx Democrat Yea
Sarah Stalker Democrat Yea
Tina Bojanowski Democrat Yea
Aaron Thompson Republican Yea
Adam Bowling Republican Yea
Amy Neighbors Republican Yea
Bill Wesley Republican Yea
Bobby McCool Republican Yea
Candy Massaroni Republican Yea
Chris Freeland Republican Yea
Chris Fugate Republican Yea
DJ Johnson Republican Yea
Daniel Elliott Republican Not Voting
Daniel Fister Republican Yea
David Hale Republican Yea
David Meade Republican Yea
David W. Osborne Republican Yea
Deanna Gordon Republican Yea
Derek Lewis Republican Yea
Emily Callaway Republican Yea
Felicia Rabourn Republican Yea
J.T. Payne Republican Yea
James Tipton Republican Yea
Jared Bauman Republican Yea
Jason Nemes Republican Yea
Jason Petrie Republican Not Voting
Jennifer Decker Republican Yea
Jim Gooch Jr. Republican Not Voting
John Blanton Republican Yea
John Hodgson Republican Yea
Josh Branscum Republican Yea
Josh Bray Republican Yea
Josh Calloway Republican Not Voting
Ken Fleming Republican Yea
Ken Upchurch Republican Yea
Kevin Jackson Republican Yea
Kim Banta Republican Yea
Kim Holloway Republican Yea
Kim King Republican Yea
Kimberly Poore Moser Republican Yea
Marianne Proctor Republican Yea
Mark Hart Republican Yea
Mary Beth Imes Republican Yea
Matt Lockett Republican Yea
Matthew Koch Republican Not Voting
Michael Meredith Republican Yea
Michael Sarge Pollock Republican Yea
Mike Clines Republican Yea
Mitch Whitaker Republican Yea
Myron Dossett Republican Yea
Nancy Tate Republican Not Voting
Nick Wilson Republican Yea
Patrick Flannery Republican Yea
Peyton Griffee Republican Yea
Randy Bridges Republican Yea
Rebecca Raymer Republican Yea
Richard White Republican Yea
Robert Duvall Republican Yea
Ryan Bivens Republican Yea
Ryan Dotson Republican Yea
Samara Heavrin Republican Yea
Savannah Maddox Republican Yea
Scott Lewis Republican Yea
Scott Sharp Republican Yea
Shane Baker Republican Yea
Shawn McPherson Republican Yea
Stephanie Dietz Republican Yea
Steve Bratcher Republican Yea
Steve Riley Republican Yea
Steven Doan Republican Yea
Steven Rudy Republican Yea
Susan Witten Republican Yea
Suzanne Miles Republican Yea
T.J. Roberts Republican Yea
Thomas Huff Republican Yea
Timmy Truett Republican Yea
Tom Smith Republican Yea
Tony Hampton Republican Yea
Vanessa Grossl Republican Yea
Wade Williams Republican Yea
Walker Thomas Republican Yea
William Lawrence Republican Not Voting

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CONSENT PASSAGE OF HB 144 w/ SCS 1

Passed 38 Yea · 0 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat 5000
Republican 33000
Total 38000
% of votes cast 100%0%0%0%
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 Yea
Jason Nemes Republican Yea
Jimmy Higdon Republican Yea
Julie Raque Adams Republican Yea
Lindsey Tichenor Republican Yea
Matt Nunn Republican Yea
Matthew Deneen Republican Yea
Max Wise Republican Yea
Michael Meredith Republican Yea
Nick Wilson Republican Yea
Phillip Wheeler Republican Yea
Rick Girdler Republican Yea
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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Pass

Passed 94 Yea · 0 Nay · 6 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat 17003
Republican 76003
Unaffiliated 1000
Total 94006
% of votes cast 94%0%0%6%
How each member voted (100)
Member Party Vote
Lewis C — Yea
Adam Moore Democrat Yea
Adrielle Camuel Democrat Yea
Al Gentry Democrat Yea
Anne Gay Donworth Democrat Yea
Ashley Tackett Laferty Democrat Not Voting
Beverly Chester-Burton Democrat Yea
Chad Aull Democrat Yea
Daniel Grossberg Democrat Not Voting
Erika Hancock Democrat Yea
George Brown Jr. Democrat Yea
Joshua Watkins Democrat Yea
Lindsey Burke Democrat Yea
Lisa Willner Democrat Not Voting
Mary Lou Marzian Democrat Yea
Matthew Lehman Democrat Yea
Nima Kulkarni Democrat Yea
Pamela Stevenson Democrat Yea
Rachel Roarx Democrat Yea
Sarah Stalker Democrat Yea
Tina Bojanowski Democrat Yea
Aaron Thompson Republican Yea
Adam Bowling Republican Yea
Amy Neighbors Republican Yea
Bill Wesley Republican Yea
Bobby McCool Republican Yea
Candy Massaroni Republican Yea
Chris Freeland Republican Yea
Chris Fugate Republican Yea
DJ Johnson Republican Yea
Daniel Elliott Republican Yea
Daniel Fister Republican Yea
David Hale Republican Yea
David Meade Republican Yea
David W. Osborne Republican Yea
Deanna Gordon Republican Yea
Derek Lewis Republican Yea
Emily Callaway Republican Yea
Felicia Rabourn Republican Yea
J.T. Payne Republican Yea
James Tipton Republican Yea
Jared Bauman Republican Yea
Jason Nemes Republican Yea
Jason Petrie Republican Yea
Jennifer Decker Republican Yea
Jim Gooch Jr. Republican Yea
John Blanton Republican Yea
John Hodgson Republican Yea
Josh Branscum Republican Yea
Josh Bray Republican Yea
Josh Calloway Republican Yea
Ken Fleming Republican Yea
Ken Upchurch Republican Yea
Kevin Jackson Republican Yea
Kim Banta Republican Yea
Kim Holloway Republican Yea
Kim King Republican Yea
Kimberly Poore Moser Republican Yea
Marianne Proctor Republican Yea
Mark Hart Republican Yea
Mary Beth Imes Republican Yea
Matt Lockett Republican Yea
Matthew Koch Republican Not Voting
Michael Meredith Republican Yea
Michael Sarge Pollock Republican Yea
Mike Clines Republican Yea
Mitch Whitaker Republican Yea
Myron Dossett Republican Not Voting
Nancy Tate Republican Yea
Nick Wilson Republican Yea
Patrick Flannery Republican Yea
Peyton Griffee Republican Yea
Randy Bridges Republican Yea
Rebecca Raymer Republican Yea
Richard White Republican Yea
Robert Duvall Republican Yea
Ryan Bivens Republican Yea
Ryan Dotson Republican Yea
Samara Heavrin Republican Yea
Savannah Maddox Republican Yea
Scott Lewis Republican Yea
Scott Sharp Republican Yea
Shane Baker Republican Yea
Shawn McPherson Republican Yea
Stephanie Dietz Republican Yea
Steve Bratcher Republican Yea
Steve Riley Republican Yea
Steven Doan Republican Yea
Steven Rudy Republican Yea
Susan Witten Republican Yea
Suzanne Miles Republican Yea
T.J. Roberts Republican Yea
Thomas Huff Republican Yea
Timmy Truett Republican Yea
Tom Smith Republican Yea
Tony Hampton Republican Yea
Vanessa Grossl Republican Yea
Wade Williams Republican Yea
Walker Thomas Republican Yea
William Lawrence Republican Not Voting

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 144 do?
Amend KRS 186A.295 to exclude the cost of parts and labor to make cosmetic repairs to a motor vehicle from the cost of repair calculation for the required surrender of the certificate of title for a motor vehicle or trailer that has been destroyed; require a motor vehicle that is exempt from title surrender to be issued a salvage title; amend KRS 186A.190 and 186A.520 to conform.
Who sponsors HB 144?
HB 144 is sponsored by Nancy Tate (Republican), Tom Smith (Republican), John Hodgson (Republican), Mark Hart (Republican), Daniel Grossberg (Democrat), Peyton Griffee (Republican), Daniel Elliott (Republican), Ryan Dotson (Republican), Emily Callaway (Republican), and Thomas Huff (Republican).
What is the current status of HB 144?
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 07, 2026. Enacted.
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