Kentucky would require photo ID to file open records request under bill passed by House

By: McKenna Horsley

Outlets: Kentucky Lantern

Published: March 13, 2026

Words: 484

Last Updated: 4 months, 3 weeks ago

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With no questions on the floor, the Kentucky House passed a bill that would allow public agencies to require photo IDs from residents who request public records.

House Bill 567 from Rep. Patrick Flannery, R-Olive Hill, gained approval from the House with a vote of 71-19 Friday morning. The 19 votes against the bill included 13 Democrats and five Republicans.

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