Kentucky Military Legislation & Policies

Latest Status

Remote Driver's License and Vehicle Registration Renewal (Vehicle Registration): Kentucky Policy Implemented

Demographic Data

State residents include:

17,296 active-duty service members
6,663 active-duty spouses
13,934 active-duty children
16,944 National Guard and reserve members
7,220 National Guard and reserve spouses
11,376 National Guard and reserve children

Data source: DMDC, Dec. 31, 2023.

Samantha Sliney

Southeast Regional Liaison

Southeast Region

AL, FL, GA, KY, NC, SC, TN

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Ms. Sliney became Southeastern region liaison in 2024. Prior to joining the DSLO, she served as an attorney advisor for the Joint Special Operations Command and, for 10 years prior to that, as an active-duty judge advocate in the Air Force. Ms. Sliney currently serves as a JAG in the New Jersey Air National Guard. She is an Army military spouse and graduate of the North Carolina Central University School of Law.

State-Specific Progress on State Policy Priorities and Sub-Priorities

See the latest status on legislation and policies being advanced in this state on state policy priorities important to military families. Find quick access to this state’s regional liaison, along with demographic data for the military community in this state.

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Military Family Access to Quality Family Child Care

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Military Spouse Employment and Economic Opportunities9/17 Sub-priorities passed

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Advanced Practice Registered Nurse Compact

Audiology/Speech-Language Pathology Interstate Compact

03/04/2021HB 39

02/22/2021SB 47

03/18/2021

Audiology/Speech-Language Pathology Interstate Compact Final Legislation

Create a new section of KRS Chapter 334A.010 to enact and enter into the Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology Interstate Compact

For more information, view the full legislative or policy details.

Cosmetology Licensure Compact

03/14/2023S 57

03/03/2023S 57

03/22/2023

Cosmetology Licensure Compact Final Legislation

Cosmetology Interstate Licensure Compact

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Dental and Dental Hygienist Compact

Dietitian Licensure Compact

Emergency Medical Services Licensure Compact

Interstate Massage Therapy Compact

Interstate Teacher Mobility Compact

03/30/2023H 319

03/08/2023H 319

03/31/2023

Interstate Teacher Mobility Compact Final Legislation

Create a new section of KRS Chapter 161 to implement the Interstate Teacher Mobility Compact

For more information, view the full legislative or policy details.

Licensed Professional Counseling Compact

02/14/2022HB 65

03/29/2022HB 65

04/08/2022

Licensed Professional Counseling Compact Final Legislation

Establishes membership in the Licensed Professional Counselor Interstate Compact.

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Nurse Licensure Compact

03/21/2017

Nurse Licensure Compact Final Legislation

Enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact

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Occupational Therapy Licensure Compact

03/23/2022HB 213

03/30/2022HB 213

04/08/2022

Occupational Therapy Licensure Compact Final Legislation

Establishes membership in the Occupational Therapist Licensure Interstate Compact.

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Physical Therapy Licensure Compact

03/21/2017

Physical Therapy Licensure Compact Final Legislation

Kentucky becomes a member state in the Physical Therapy Licensing Compact

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Physician Associates Compact

Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact

02/09/2021HB 38

03/05/2021HB 38

03/18/2021

Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact Final Legislation

Create a new section of KRS Chapter 319 to enact and enter into the Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact

For more information, view the full legislative or policy details.

Social Work Licensure Compact

03/28/2024HB 56

02/27/2024HB 56

04/05/2024

Social Work Licensure Compact Final Legislation

Create a new section within KRS Chapter 335.010 to 335.170 to declare the purpose of the Social Work Licensure Compact; define terms; and set requirements

For more information, view the full legislative or policy details.

Interstate Compact for School Psychologists

Respiratory Care Interstate Compact

Child Abuse Identification and Reporting

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03/28/2024HB 453

02/22/2024HB 453

04/09/2024

Child Abuse Identification and Reporting Final Legislation

Amend KRS 620.040 to require the Cabinet for Health and Family Services to determine the military status of any parent or guardian subject to a child abuse/neglect investigation and to notify a Department of Defense family advocacy program of an investigation involving a member of the United States Armed Forces.

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Concurrent Juvenile Jurisdiction

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State Support for Military Families With Special Education Needs0/2 Sub-priorities passed

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Minimize Delays

Reduce Burdens

Open Enrollment Flexibility

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03/24/2020

Open Enrollment Flexibility Final Legislation

Amend KRS 159.075 to include parents or guardians who are transferring to a reserve component or separating from the military under honorable conditions; include a home under contract to be built as a qualifying residence; allow qualifying students to temporarily reside outside of district if the housing is unavailable and be included in the attending district's average daily attendance.

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Defining Armed Forces in State Policy

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03/28/2024HB 200

02/02/2024HB 200

04/05/2024

Defining Armed Forces in State Policy Final Legislation

Amend KRS 40.010 to include the United States Space Force in the definition of "Armed Forces";

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Military Family Antidiscrimination Status0/2 Sub-priorities passed

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Employment

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State Response to Military Interpersonal Violence0/3 Sub-priorities passed

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Recognize MPOs

Increase Peace Officer Responsibilities

Allow Virtual Appearance or Provide Victim Travel Funds

Military Community Representation on State Boards and Councils1/4 Sub-priorities passed

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Military Affairs

07/01/2022

Military Affairs Final Legislation

Kentucky created the Kentucky Commission on Military Affairs to help coordinate military related issues through the legislature and state agencies. The commission operates as a separate administrative body of state government within the meaning of KRS Chapter 12. The Commission shall consist of the following or their designated representatives: The Governor, ... Adjutant General of the Commonwealth... Commissioner of the Department of Veterans' Affairs... The Commander from each of the 16 military commands or installations, and five (5) at-large members representing counties significantly impacted by military installations. Summary: This body includes members of the military community ensuring unique operational requirements and military family issues are considered across pertinent policy areas and state administrations.

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Nutrition and Food Security

Economic and Workforce Development

Early Childhood Education and Childcare

Remote Driver's License and Vehicle Registration Renewal2/2 Sub-priorities passed

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Driver's License

09/30/2024

Driver's License Final Legislation

Kentucky residents currently serving in the United States military who are stationed or assigned to a base or other location outside the boundaries of the Commonwealth may renew a Class D operator's license by mail/email utilizing form: TC 94-28 APPLICATION FOR RENEWAL OR DUPLICATE LICENSE BY MAIL (MILITARY PERSONNEL & MILITARY DEPENDENTS ONLY). Make check payable to the Kentucky State Treasurer Please complete the form and email it to KYTC.MilitaryRen@ky.gov or mail the form to: Kentucky Transportation Cabinet Division of Driver Licensing Attn: Driver Education 200 Mero Street Frankfort, KY 40622

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Vehicle Registration

09/30/2024

Vehicle Registration Final Legislation

Kentucky allows online renewal of vehicle registrations for military personnel and their dependents.

For more information, view the full legislative or policy details.

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