HB519Introduced in the House
AN ACT relating to identity documents.
Introduced by Mike Clines, District 68
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official 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.
Where it stands
recommitted to Appropriations & Revenue (H)
April 15, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
Senate votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
SenateStage: Senate: Third Reading RSN# 4093 · March 31, 2026
37
Yes
0
No
1
Absent or Not Voting
38 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each senator voted
| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Jason Howell | 1 | Yes |
| Danny Carroll | 2 | Yes |
| Craig Richardson | 3 | Yes |
| Robert Mills | 4 | Yes |
| Stephen Meredith | 5 | Yes |
| Lindsey Tichenor | 6 | Absent |
| Aaron Reed | 7 | Yes |
| Gary Boswell | 8 | Yes |
| David Givens | 9 | Yes |
| Matthew Deneen | 10 | Yes |
Bill history
introduced in House
to Committee on Committees (H)
to Transportation (H)
reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar
floor amendment (1-title) filed
2nd reading, to Rules
posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Thursday, February 26 2026
3rd reading, passed 92-0 with Floor Amendment (1-title)
received in Senate
to Committee on Committees (S)
to Transportation (S)
reported favorably, 1st reading, to Consent Calendar
2nd reading, to Rules as a consent bill
floor amendment (1) filed
posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Tuesday, March 31 2026
3rd reading, passed 37-0 with Floor Amendment (1)
received in House
to Rules (H)
posted for passage for concurrence in Senate Floor Amendment (1)
taken from the Orders of the Day
recommitted to Appropriations & Revenue (H)
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