KY HB567 2026

Require government-issued photo ID to access public records

Date of Vote: April 1, 2026

Chamber of Origin: House

Amend KRS 61.870 to change the definition of "resident of the Commonwealth"; amend KRS 61.872 to allow the official custodian of public records to require government-issued photo identification that includes an address from an applicant requesting to inspect records as proof that they are a resident of the Commonwealth; allow the agency to require a different form of identification or proof if the applicant does not possess photo identification; amend KRS 61.876 to conform.

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Amanda Mays BledsoeState SenateKentucky
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Jimmy HigdonState SenateKentucky
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Rick GirdlerState SenateKentucky
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George WiseState SenateKentucky
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Matt NunnState SenateKentucky
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Robin WebbState SenateKentucky
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Keturah HerronState SenateKentucky
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Casey Chambers ArmstrongState SenateKentucky
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Reginald ThomasState SenateKentucky
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Gerald NealState SenateKentucky
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Karen BergState SenateKentucky
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Jared CarpenterState SenateKentucky
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Brandon SmithState SenateKentucky
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Robert StiversState SenateKentucky
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Lindsey TichenorState SenateKentucky
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