Kentucky 2026 Regular Session Status: Passed Senate 5 R cosponsors

SB 154 — AN ACT relating to elections.

Last action — to Committee on Committees (H)

  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. ✓
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed House
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has passed the Senate. Introduced February 02, 2026. It now moves to the second chamber.

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

Odds of enactment

Moderate chance

Based on the sponsor, cosponsors, and committee posture, this bill has a moderate chance of becoming law.

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Prognosis

Advancing 56% · moderate confidence

  • Passed Senate

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 5 sponsors

    5 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (5 R).

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 1 recorded vote so far.

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Summary

Amend KRS 117.228 to remove Social Security cards and public benefits cards, which do not include a person's photograph, from the available list of additional documents that may be offered to establish identity when a person seeking to cast a ballot in an election cannot provide proof of identification as required in KRS 117.225.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

7 added · 7 removed

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UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS BR 1879 AN ACT relating to elections.
UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS SB 154/GA AN ACT relating to elections.
Page 1 of 3 BR187900.100 - 1879 - XXXX 2/20/2026 10:30 AM Jacketed UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS BR 1879 b.
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or (b)[(c)] Any identification card with the voter's photograph and the name of the voter stated;[ or (d) Any food stamp identification card, electronic benefit transfer card, or supplemental nutrition assistance card, that is issued by this state and has the name of the voter stated].
or (b)[(c)] Any identification card with the voter's photograph and the name of the voter stated[;
or (d) Any food stamp identification card, electronic benefit transfer card, or supplemental nutrition assistance card, that is issued by this state and has the name of the voter stated].
(4) If the voter is personally known to the election officer, the election officer may Page 2 of 3 BR187900.100 - 1879 - XXXX 2/20/2026 10:30 AM Jacketed UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS BR 1879 execute an election officer affirmation, on a form prescribed and furnished by the State Board of Elections pursuant to administrative regulations promulgated under KRS Chapter 13A, affirming the voter's identification as being personally known to him or her.
(4) If the voter is personally known to the election officer, the election officer may Page 2 of 3 SB015410.100 - 1879 - XXXX 2/20/2026 10:33 AM GA UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS SB 154/GA execute an election officer affirmation, on a form prescribed and furnished by the State Board of Elections pursuant to administrative regulations promulgated under KRS Chapter 13A, affirming the voter's identification as being personally known to him or her.
Page 3 of 3 BR187900.100 - 1879 - XXXX 2/20/2026 10:30 AM Jacketed
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Action History

  1. to Committee on Committees (H)

  2. received in House

  3. 3rd reading, passed 31-7

  4. posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Friday, February 20 2026

  5. 2nd reading, to Rules

  6. reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar

  7. to State & Local Government (S)

  8. to Committee on Committees (S)

  9. introduced in Senate

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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5 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 133 not signed on · 7 voted No

Sponsors (5)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (133)

133 members have not signed on to this bill.

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"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.

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Votes

PASS SB 154

Passed 31 Yea · 7 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 31200
Democrat 0500
Total 31700
% of votes cast 82%18%0%0%
How each member voted (38)
Member Party Vote
Cassie Chambers Armstrong Democrat Nay
Gary Clemons Democrat Nay
Gerald A. Neal Democrat Nay
Karen Berg Democrat Nay
Keturah J. Herron Democrat Nay
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 Nay
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 Nay

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Subjects

elections
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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 154 do?
Amend KRS 117.228 to remove Social Security cards and public benefits cards, which do not include a person's photograph, from the available list of additional documents that may be offered to establish identity when a person seeking to cast a ballot in an election cannot provide proof of identification as required in KRS 117.225.
Who sponsors SB 154?
SB 154 is sponsored by Aaron Reed (Republican), Matt Nunn (Republican), Robby Mills (Republican), Donald Douglas (Republican), and Lindsey Tichenor (Republican).
What is the current status of SB 154?
This bill has passed the Senate. Introduced February 02, 2026. It now moves to the second chamber.
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