Kentucky · HB519

AN ACT relating to identity documents.

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Halfway — passed one chamber

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Stage 4 of 6First chamber

3
Sponsors: 2
Votes: Apr 15
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Description

Create a new section of KRS 186.400 to 186.640 to define "communication disorder"; establish that at the time of application for an instruction permit, operator's license, or personal identification card a person may choose to have a notation on the document indicating that they have a communication disorder; direct that no fee shall be charged for the inclusion or removal of a notation; provide that a person may request removal of the notation; direct that the Department of Kentucky State Police shall implement training on interacting with persons who have a communication disorder; amend KRS 186.531 to conform; EFFECTIVE July 1, 2027.

Subjects

Police, StateFeesTransportationPolice, City And CountyEffective Dates, DelayedDriver LicensingDisabilities

Progress

IntroducedJan 29, 2026
Sent to committeeJan 29, 2026
Committee said yesFeb 24, 2026
Passed the first chamberFeb 25, 2026
PassedMar 2, 2026
Committee said yesMar 18, 2026

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