SB 125
AN ACT relating to identity documents.
In Plain Language
This bill allows citizens of the Marshall Islands, Palau, and the Federated States of Micronesia who are legally admitted to the U.S. to get a voluntary travel ID in Kentucky. The bill sets the documentation requirements these individuals need to meet to obtain this ID, following federal REAL ID standards. The changes take effect on July 1, 2025.
Official summary
Amend KRS 186.403 to allow persons who meet the minimum requirements for federal recognition in section 202 of the REAL ID Actof 2005, as amended, in 49 U.S.C. sec. 30301 note, and have been admitted to the United States as a nonimmigrant pursuant to a compact of free association between the United States and the Republic of the Marshall Island, the Republic of Palau, or the Federated States of Micronesia to obtain a voluntary travel ID; amend KRS 186.412, 186.4121, 186.4122, 186.4123, and 186.4125 to conform and to set forth documentation requirements; EFFECTIVE July 1, 2025
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Latest action
to Transportation (S)
Feb 13, 2025
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