Transportation (Driver Licensing)

in committee · Kentucky · House Mar 9, 2026

HB 821: AN ACT relating to transportation.

This bill requires the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet to create administrative regulations following the state's standard administrative process outlined in KRS Chapter 13A. It also authorizes state officials to negotiate with other states to join the Nonresident Violator Compact, which would allow Kentucky to share information about out-of-state vehicle violations. The legislation affects the Transportation Cabinet, Department of Vehicle Regulation, and any authorized agents working on transportation matters. By mandating compliance with established regulatory procedures, the bill ensures transparency and consistency in how transportation rules are developed and enforced.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill establishes administrative regulations for transportation and authorizes participation in interstate violation sharing to improve enforcement and safety.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Driver Licensing

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in committee · Kentucky · House Mar 10, 2026

HB 860: AN ACT relating to motor vehicle license plates.

Amend KRS 186.240 to require the Transportation Cabinet to produce an optional noncommercial standard license plate, available to individuals 65 years of age or older, that is of a distinct design and color than other standard plates; require the Transportation Cabinet to publish educational and public service materials regard the availability and meaning of the plate; EFFECTIVE January 1, 2027.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill enhances transportation safety by creating a distinctive senior license plate option, improving visibility and recognition for older drivers on roads.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Driver Licensing Vehicle Registration

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in committee · Kentucky · House Mar 10, 2026

HB 857: AN ACT relating to driving under the influence.

Amend KRS 189A.010, relating to driving under the influence, to provide that a third or subsequent offense within a 10-year period is a Class D felony; provide that if a person is convicted of a third or subsequent offense the minimum term of imprisonment shall be 120 days; establish enhanced penalties for a person under the age of 21 who operates a motor vehicle with an alcohol concentration of 0.02 or more; allow a violation of KRS 189A.010 by a person under the age of 21 who operates a motor vehicle with an alcohol concentration of 0.02 or more to be included as a prior offense for enhancement purposes; amend KRS 189A.070 to create enhanced periods of license suspension for a person under the age of 21 who operates a motor vehicle with an alcohol concentration of 0.02 or more; amend various KRS sections to conform.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeBill increases mandatory minimum sentences for DUI offenses and expands criminal penalties, which restricts criminal justice flexibility and increases incarceration.90% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill enhances DUI penalties to improve road safety and reduce dangerous driving, directly supporting transportation safety standards.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Driver Licensing

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passed · Kentucky · House Apr 15, 2026

HB 658: AN ACT relating to limited commercial driver's licenses and declaring an emergency.

Create a new section of KRS Chapter 281A to require the Transportation Cabinet to promulgate emergency and ordinary administrative regulations to extend the allowable time length a limited CDL in accordance with the maximum length allowed under 49 C.F.R sec. 383.3; EMERGENCY.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationRegulates limited CDLs under federal safety standards (49 C.F.R. 383.3), enhancing transportation safety compliance within vehicle regulations.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Driver Licensing

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in committee · Kentucky · House Feb 17, 2026

HB 596: AN ACT relating to driving under the influence.

Amend KRS 189A.010 to create enhanced penalties for a person under the age of 21 who operates a motor vehicle with an alcohol concentration of 0.02 or more; amend KRS 189A.070 to create enhanced periods of license suspenion for a person under the age of 21 who operates a motor vehicle with an alcohol concentration of 0.02 or more; amend KRS 189A.340 to conform.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeBill increases penalties for underage DUI, aligning with 'increases mandatory sentences' indicator under 'oppose' stance.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill enhances DUI safety regulations for under-21 drivers, directly strengthening vehicle operation safety standards under transportation policy.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Driver Licensing

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in committee · Kentucky · Senate Feb 26, 2026

SB 266: AN ACT relating to traffic control signal monitoring systems.

Create new sections of KRS Chapter 189 to define "agency," "owner," "recorded images," and "traffic control signal monitoring system"; establish a civil penalty of $50 if a motor vehicle in a consolidated local government is recorded failing to obey the instructions of a traffic control device; set forth forms and procedures; outline defenses for citations for failing to obey a traffic control device; mandate that a person who refuses to pay the civil penalty and does not appear to contest the citation shall have the vehicle's registration suspended; mandate that civil penalties shall not result in points against the violator's driving record; amend KRS 189.231 and 189.990 to conform.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationImposes $50 civil penalty for traffic signal violations, enhancing traffic safety standards under transportation infrastructure enforcement.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Driver Licensing Traffic Safety

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in committee · Kentucky · House Feb 5, 2026

HB 525: AN ACT relating to vision testing on renewal of operator's licenses and declaring an emergency.

Amend KRS 186.577 to remove the vison testing requirement on operator's license renewal for all drivers; require vison testing for renewal of an operator's license if the applicant is 65 years of age or older; EMERGENCY.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationMandates vision testing for drivers 65+ to enhance road safety, aligning with transportation safety standards under Motor Vehicles subject.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Driver Licensing

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in committee · Kentucky · House Jan 20, 2026

HB 332: AN ACT relating to the issuance of identity documents.

Create a new section of KRS Chapter 186 to define "local governmental entity" and "local official"; require the Transportation Cabinet to expand driver licensing services by setting up a system between the Transportation Cabinet and 1 local official or local governmental entity in each county to issue operator's licenses and personal identification cards; require the Transportation Cabinet to identify a local official or local governmental entity in each county that will participate in the system by July 1, 2027; allow a local offical or local governmental entity to charge a convenience fee for any document issued by a local official or local governmental entity; require the Transportation Cabinet report the number of documents issued by local officials and local governmental entities and any effect on wait times at regional licensing offices; amend KRS 186.531 to conform; EFFECTIVE July 1, 2027.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationExpands Transportation Cabinet's driver licensing services, strengthening state agency transportation functions per bill's requirement to set up county-level license issuance systems.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Driver Licensing

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in committee · Kentucky · Senate Jan 6, 2026

SB 24: AN ACT relating to traffic control signal monitoring systems.

Create new sections of KRS Chapter 189 to define "agency," "owner," "recorded images," and "traffic control signal monitoring system"; establish a civil penalty of $50 if a motor vehicle is recorded failing to obey the instructions of a traffic control device; set forth forms and procedures; outline defenses for citations for failing to obey a traffic control device; mandate that the Transportation Cabinet shall suspend the registration of the motor vehicle when a person refuses to pay the civil penalty and does not appear to contest the citation; mandate that civil penalties shall not result in points against the driving record of the operator of the motor vehicle in violation; amend KRS 189.231 and 189.990 to conform.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill establishes civil penalties for traffic signal violations to enhance traffic safety, directly supporting transportation safety standards within infrastructure management.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Driver Licensing Traffic Safety

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