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HB 252 Kentucky House · 2026 Regular Session

AN ACT relating to in line of duty disability benefits and declaring an emergency.

Summary
Amend KRS 61.702 and 78.5536 to provide full hospital and medical insurance benefits for a member, their spouse, and their dependents if the member becomes disabled in line of duty with a hazardous disability; EMERGENCY.
Issues: ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareProvides full medical insurance benefits for disabled public employees and dependents, expanding health coverage under disability benefits.90% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill provides full medical benefits for public employees disabled in line of duty, strengthening worker protections and benefits for job-related injuries.90% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransAmends to provide full medical benefits for veterans disabled in line of duty, expanding healthcare coverage for members and families.95% 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 State Government (H)
lower
Jan 8, 2026
Committee
to Committee on Committees (H)
lower
Jan 8, 2026
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introduced in House
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