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KY SB154

Bill

Status

Engrossed

2/23/2026

Primary Sponsor

Lindsey Tichenor

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends KRS 117.228 to remove Social Security cards from the list of acceptable alternative identification documents for voters who cannot provide standard proof of ID at the polls

  • Eliminates food stamp identification cards, electronic benefit transfer (EBT) cards, and supplemental nutrition assistance (SNAP) cards as acceptable alternative voter identification

  • Retains county-issued identification cards (approved by State Board of Elections) and any photo identification card with the voter's name as acceptable alternatives

  • Voters without standard ID may still cast a ballot by executing a voter's affirmation citing specific impediments such as lack of transportation, work schedule, disability, lost ID, religious objection to photographs, or pending ID application

  • Election officers who personally know a voter may execute an affirmation vouching for the voter's identity, allowing them to vote without presenting identification

Legislative Description

AN ACT relating to elections.

County Clerks

Last Action

to Committee on Committees (H)

2/23/2026

Committee Referrals

Committee On Committees2/23/2026
Rules2/19/2026
State & Local Government2/9/2026
Committee on Committees2/2/2026

Full Bill Text

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