Environment
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
StateKentuckyIntroduced
SB 147: AN ACT relating to vital records.
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SB 147 status: Introduced — recommitted to Appropriations & Revenue (H) (updated Apr 15, 2026).
Source
OpenStates
Confidence
Low
Analysis basis
OpenStates summary
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Overall Score
48OUT OF 100
Score:48/100 civic fit
Risk:Low Risk
Impact:Moderate Impact 45/100
Constitutionality90%
Bipartisan50%
Public opinion50%
Bill summary
Amend KRS 213.136 to establish processes and procedures for requesing vital statistics records from the state or county registrar; amend KRS 213.141 to increase the fee for a certified copy of a vital statistic record to $10; establish fee exceptions; increase the fee for a certified copy of a birth record to $15; establish fee exceptions; establish that the Cabinet for Health and Family Services shall provide a copy of the Annual Lifetime Kentucky Death Report to the State Board of Elections on or before July 1 of each year; amend KRS 116.113 to conform.
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Impact analysis
✦ AI analysisModeled effects across six domains, estimated from bill text and comparable legislation.
Economy
Critical outlook
40%
Benefits
- Increases state revenue through fee adjustments
- Provides cost-recovery mechanism for record management
- Streamlines administrative requests for vital records
Risks
- Increases financial burden on individual citizens
- Higher cost of living for those requiring frequent documentation
- Potential reduction in document acquisition for low-income households
Society
Mixed / Neutral
45%
Benefits
- Improves formal processes for vital record access
- Clarifies eligibility for fee exceptions
- Standardizes record acquisition for the public
Risks
- Fee increases may impede access to necessary documentation
- Administrative hurdles for individuals navigating new procedures
- Possible delays during transition to updated fee structures
Technology Industry
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
Civic Accountability
Positive outlook
60%
Benefits
- Ensures consistent death reporting to election officials
- Strengthens voter registration list maintenance
- Formalizes inter-agency data verification protocols
Risks
- Requires secure data exchange between state agencies
- Potential for data privacy risks during transfer
- Reliance on accuracy of Cabinet-reported data
Public Health & Safety
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
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OpenStates
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Confidence
Low
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Analysis scope
Analysis based on abstract only; full text may contain specific criteria for fee exceptions.
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