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HB 240 Kentucky House · 2026 Regular Session

AN ACT relating to residency as defined by the Council on Postsecondary Education.

Summary
Amend KRS 164.020 to require the Council on Postsecondary Education to consider individuals born in Kentucky as Kentucky residents when determining residency for tuition and admission purposes in the state postsecondary education system; provide that the Act may be cited as the Welcome Back to My Old Kentucky Home Initiative.
Issues: ✓ EducationSupports EducationExpands access to in-state tuition for Kentucky-born students in higher education, directly increasing affordability and educational access per bill's residency amendment.90% confidence
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 8, 2026 Last action Jan 15, 2026
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Jan 15, 2026
Committee
to Postsecondary Education (H)
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Jan 8, 2026
Committee
to Committee on Committees (H)
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Jan 8, 2026
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