Kentucky 2026 Regular Session Status: In Committee 1 R cosponsors

SB 232 — AN ACT relating to transportation.

Last action — to Committee on Committees (S)

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

This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced February 24, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee vote, then a floor vote in the Senate.

Prognosis

Stalled 16% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

Low

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  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 1 sponsor

    1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (1 R).

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Summary

Amend KRS 186.230 and 186.120 to conform to gender-neutral language.

Bill Text

How this bill changes current law

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The bill amends sections of KRS 186.230 and KRS 186.120 to make changes related to the duties of county clerks concerning vehicle registrations and to update language regarding refunds for destroyed vehicles.

  • KRS 186.230

    his → her

    The bill ensures gender-neutral language for the county clerk's duties.

  • KRS 186.230

    his → her

    The bill ensures gender-neutral language for the record of registrations.

  • KRS 186.230

    him → her

    The bill ensures gender-neutral language for the receipts issued by the clerk.

  • KRS 186.230

    him → her

    The bill ensures gender-neutral language for the report and remittance responsibility.

  • KRS 186.230

    his → her

    The bill ensures gender-neutral language for the report filing process.

  • KRS 186.230

    therefrom

    The bill removes the language regarding the use of receipts in data assimilation.

  • KRS 186.120

    by him proportionate → in proportion

    The bill simplifies the language concerning the refund eligibility for destroyed vehicles.

  • KRS 186.120

    he had theretofore paid → he or she had previously paid

    The bill updates the language for gender neutrality in refund eligibility for commercial vehicles.

  • KRS 186.120

    his → an

    The bill removes the reference to 'his' in the affidavit requirement for requesting refunds.

Action History

  1. to Committee on Committees (S)

  2. introduced in Senate

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 137 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (137)

137 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 232 do?
Amend KRS 186.230 and 186.120 to conform to gender-neutral language.
Who sponsors SB 232?
SB 232 is sponsored by Jimmy Higdon (Republican).
What is the current status of SB 232?
This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced February 24, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Where can I track SB 232?
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