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KentuckyHB 152025 Regular SessionHouseWALLET

AN ACT relating to instruction permits and declaring an emergency.

Sponsored By: Steven Rudy (Republican)

Signed by Governor

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Training and age limits for teen licenses

Permit applicants under 18 must enroll in approved driver training between age 15 and their 18th birthday. Options include school district driver education, a qualifying licensed driving school, or state traffic school. An intermediate license requires age 16 and at least 180 days holding a permit without the violations or convictions covered by this rule. A parent or guardian must sign proof of 60 supervised driving hours, including 10 at night, with an adult 21 or older beside the driver. An operator's license requires age 17, completed driver training, and at least 180 days holding an intermediate license without the convictions covered by this rule.

School-related driving penalties now include 15-year-olds

School-related driving penalties now cover Kentucky students ages 15 through 17, adding 15-year-olds to the rules. Dropping out or being declared academically deficient can lead to denial or revocation of a permit, license, or driving privilege. The dropout rule includes nine or more unexcused absences in the prior semester; suspensions count as unexcused absences. Academic deficiency means failing at least four courses, or the equivalent, in the prior semester.

Earlier, longer driving permits for teens

Kentucky lowers the minimum age for a motor vehicle instruction permit from 16 to 15. Applicants still must pass the required exams and pay the permit fee. Instruction permits now last four years instead of three and can be renewed. These changes take effect immediately upon enactment.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Steven Rudy

    Republican • House

Cosponsors

  • Anne Gay Donworth

    Democrat • House

  • Amy Neighbors

    Republican • House

  • Chris Fugate

    Republican • House

  • Candy Massaroni

    Republican • House

  • Daniel Elliott

    Republican • House

  • Daniel Fister

    Republican • House

  • Deanna Gordon

    Republican • House

  • David Meade

    Republican • House

  • David W. Osborne

    Republican • House

  • Erika Hancock

    Democrat • House

  • Felicia Rabourn

    Republican • House

  • John Blanton

    Republican • House

  • Josh Branscum

    Republican • House

  • Jason Nemes

    Republican • House

  • J.T. Payne

    Republican • House

  • Jason Petrie

    Republican • House

  • James Tipton

    Republican • House

  • Myron Dossett

    Republican • House

  • Mark Hart

    Republican • House

  • Matt Lockett

    Republican • House

  • Michael Sarge Pollock

    Republican • House

  • Patrick Flannery

    Republican • House

  • Ryan Bivens

    Republican • House

  • Suzanne Miles

    Republican • House

  • Scott Sharp

    Republican • House

  • Thomas Huff

    Republican • House

  • T.J. Roberts

    Republican • House

  • Tom Smith

    Republican • House

  • Timmy Truett

    Republican • House

  • William Lawrence

    Republican • House

  • Walker Thomas

    Republican • House

  • Wade Williams

    Republican • House

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 212 • No: 19

Senate vote • 3/13/2025

passed

Yes: 90 • No: 5

Senate vote • 3/11/2025

3rd reading, passed

Yes: 36 • No: 1

House vote • 2/13/2025

3rd reading, passed

Yes: 86 • No: 13

Actions Timeline

  1. signed by Governor (Acts Ch. 81)

    3/25/2025

  2. delivered to Governor

    3/13/2025

  3. enrolled, signed by President of the Senate

    3/13/2025Senate

  4. enrolled, signed by Speaker of the House

    3/13/2025Senate

  5. passed 90-5

    3/13/2025Senate

  6. House concurred in Senate Committee Substitute (1)

    3/13/2025Senate

  7. posted for passage for concurrence in Senate Committee Substitute (1)

    3/12/2025Senate

  8. to Rules (H)

    3/11/2025House

  9. received in House

    3/11/2025House

  10. 3rd reading, passed 36-1 with Committee Substitute (1)

    3/11/2025Senate

  11. posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Tuesday, March 11, 2025

    3/7/2025Senate

  12. 2nd reading, to Rules

    3/6/2025Senate

  13. reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar with Committee Substitute (1)

    3/5/2025Senate

  14. to Transportation (S)

    2/20/2025Senate

  15. to Committee on Committees (S)

    2/14/2025Senate

  16. received in Senate

    2/14/2025Senate

  17. 3rd reading, passed 86-13

    2/13/2025House

  18. posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Thursday, February 13, 2025

    2/12/2025House

  19. 2nd reading, to Rules

    2/12/2025House

  20. reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar

    2/11/2025House

  21. to Transportation (H)

    2/4/2025House

  22. to Committee on Committees (H)

    1/8/2025House

  23. introduced in House

    1/8/2025House

Bill Text

  • Current

    3/13/2025

    PDF

  • Introduced

    2/13/2025

    PDF

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