Kentucky 26rs Session Status: Introduced

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

Last action — received in House; to Committee on Committees (H)

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

This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced January 13, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

Prognosis

Stalled 26% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

Low

How often bills like it became law.

  • Introduced

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 1 sponsor

    1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 1 recorded vote so far.

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Summary

AN ACT relating to the issuance of identity documents.

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. introduced in Senate; to Committee on Committees (S); to Transportation (S)

  2. reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar

  3. 2nd reading, to Rules; posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Friday, January 16, 2026

  4. 3rd reading, passed 34-1

  5. received in House; to Committee on Committees (H)

Sponsors

  • A. Reed, J. Higdon, G. Boswell, J. Carpenter, D. Carroll, M. Deneen, D. Douglas, G. Elkins, S. Funke Frommeyer, R. Girdler, D. Givens, J. Howell, S. Madon, A. Mays Bledsoe, S. Meredith, R. Mills, G. Neal, M. Nemes, M. Nunn, S. Rawlings, C. Richardson, B. Smith, R. Stivers, B. Storm, R. Webb, S. West, P. Wheeler, G. Williams, M. Wilson, M. Wise · Primary

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 137 not signed on · 1 voted No

Sponsors (1)

  • A. Reed, J. Higdon, G. Boswell, J. Carpenter, D. Carroll, M. Deneen, D. Douglas, G. Elkins, S. Funke Frommeyer, R. Girdler, D. Givens, J. Howell, S. Madon, A. Mays Bledsoe, S. Meredith, R. Mills, G. Neal, M. Nemes, M. Nunn, S. Rawlings, C. Richardson, B. Smith, R. Stivers, B. Storm, R. Webb, S. West, P. Wheeler, G. Williams, M. Wilson, M. Wise

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (137)

137 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

documents.

Passed 34 Yea · 1 Nay · 3 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 6101
Democrat 4000
Republican 24102
Total 34203
% of votes cast 87%5%0%8%
How each member voted (39)
Member Party Vote
Nemes — Yea
Thomas — Yea
ChambersArmstrong — Yea
Williams — Yea
Meredith — Yea
Smith — Yea
PASSES : 0 — Nay
Wilson — Not Voting
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
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
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

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Subjects

civil-rights elections
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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 7 do?
AN ACT relating to the issuance of identity documents.
Who sponsors SB 7?
SB 7 is sponsored by A. Reed, J. Higdon, G. Boswell, J. Carpenter, D. Carroll, M. Deneen, D. Douglas, G. Elkins, S. Funke Frommeyer, R. Girdler, D. Givens, J. Howell, S. Madon, A. Mays Bledsoe, S. Meredith, R. Mills, G. Neal, M. Nemes, M. Nunn, S. Rawlings, C. Richardson, B. Smith, R. Stivers, B. Storm, R. Webb, S. West, P. Wheeler, G. Williams, M. Wilson, M. Wise.
What is the current status of SB 7?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced January 13, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Where can I track SB 7?
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