Veterans

in committee · Kentucky · House Jan 15, 2026

HB 234: AN ACT relating to the posting of veterans' benefits and services.

HB 234 requires Kentucky employers covered by specific labor laws to post a two-page document listing key veterans' benefits and services in a visible location. The document, created by the Kentucky Department of Veterans' Affairs, includes contact information and descriptions for resources like mental health services, education programs, tax benefits, driver's license assistance, unemployment benefits, legal aid, and the Veterans Crisis Line. Employers must download, print, and maintain the most current version of this document. This directly affects businesses subject to Kentucky labor statutes related to employment practices. The bill aims to ensure veterans and their families easily access support services through their workplaces.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransRequires employers to post veterans' benefits/services info, increasing access to existing healthcare, mental health, and support resources.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Veteran Employment

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in committee · Kentucky · House Feb 3, 2026

HJR 41: A JOINT RESOLUTION designating the William Argus "Bill" Johnson Memorial Highway in Rowan County.

This bill designates a specific segment of Kentucky Route 32 in Rowan County (from KY Route 173 to the Elliott County line) as the "William Argus 'Bill' Johnson Memorial Highway" in honor of a WWII veteran. The resolution directs the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet to install appropriate signage within 30 days of the bill's effective date. It directly affects the highway corridor in Rowan County and commemorates Bill Johnson's military service with the 940th Field Artillery Battalion during World War II.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransDesignates highway in honor of WWII veteran, directly recognizing military service per topic description's 'recognition' indicator.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Memorials & Recognition

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passed · Kentucky · House Apr 14, 2026

HB 508: AN ACT relating to the protection of veterans' benefits.

Create a new section of KRS Chapter 40 to limit the compensation for advising or assisting with veterans' benefits; prohibit persons seeking compensation for advising, assisting, or consulting on a veterans' benefits matter from utilizing international call or data centers, directly or aggressively soliciting business, gaining access to personal medical, financial, or benefits log-in or password information, charging interest, and utilizing a doctor with whom they have an employment or business relationship; limit the fee for representation; require any person receiving compensation for assisting on a veterans' benefits matter to report to the Kentucky Department of Veterans' Affairs (KDVA) annually; allow KDVA to promulgate form for the report and display it on their website; establish that violators constitute a violation of the Consumer Protection Act; provide that attorneys and law firms seeking to receive compensation for advising, assisting, or consulting any individual with any veterans' benefits matter shall be governed federal regulations.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill protects veterans from exploitation by regulating benefit advisors and prohibiting harmful practices like data access and aggressive solicitation.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Memorials & Recognition Veteran Benefits Veteran Housing

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in committee · Kentucky · House Jan 15, 2026

HB 274: AN ACT relating to the protection of veterans' benefits.

Create a new section of KRS Chapter 40 to require persons seeking to receive compensation for advising or assisting with veterans' benefits claims to provide a signed disclosure document stating these services may be provided for free from other entities.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransRequires disclosure about free veteran benefits services, preventing exploitation and protecting veterans' access to existing benefits.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Memorials & Recognition Veteran Benefits Veteran Education

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in committee · Kentucky · House Jan 22, 2026

HB 381: AN ACT relating to disabled and deceased veteran benefits.

Amend KRS 164.507 to allow the nonremarried spouse or a child under the age of 26 of a deceased veteran free tuition at public universities, colleges, or vocational training institutions for up to 128 credit hours of undergraduate instruction; amend KRS 164.515 to allow the spouse or a child under the age of 26 of a disabled veteran free tuition at public universities, colleges, or vocational training institutions for up to 128 credit hours of undergraduate instruction.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationProvides free tuition for veterans' families at public institutions, expanding higher education access and funding for eligible students.95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransExpands educational benefits for veteran dependents by providing free tuition at public institutions for up to 128 credits.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Career & Technical Education Higher Education Memorials & Recognition Veteran Benefits Veteran Education

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signed · Kentucky · House Apr 7, 2026

HB 436: AN ACT relating to state parks.

HB 436 amends Kentucky state park fee rules to exempt graduates of the PGA HOPE program (a golf program for veterans and active-duty military) and one guest from paying green fees on state park golf courses. Instead, they only pay standard golf cart rental fees. To qualify, graduates must present a valid PGA HOPE graduate card at the time of rental. This policy change directly affects eligible veterans and military personnel using state park facilities.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransExempts veterans (PGA HOPE graduates) from state park green fees, providing direct financial benefit and recognizing service through reduced costs for park access.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Memorials & Recognition Veteran Education Veteran Healthcare

in committee · Kentucky · House Jan 15, 2026

HB 242: AN ACT proposing to create a new section of the Constitution of Kentucky relating to property exempt from taxation.

Propose to create a new section of the Constitution of Kentucky to exempt from taxation a portion of the assessed value of real property maintained as the permanent residence of an owner who is a veteran or first responder; require an owner to meet the disability requirements under Section 170 of the Constitution of Kentucky; allow real property maintained as the permanent residence of the surviving spouse of a veteran or first responder to receive an exemption based on the qualifiers of the veteran or first responder prior to his or her death; allow the General Assembly to set qualification requirements by law; prohibit a property from receiving more than 1 exemption under this new section of the Constitution of Kentucky; allow the exemption to be in addition to the exemption provided in Section 170 of the Constitution of Kentucky; provide that the exemptions supersede contrary provisions of Sections 171, 172, and 174 of the Constitution of Kentucky; apply the exemptions to property assessed on or after January 1, 2028; provide ballot language; submit to voters for ratification or rejection.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExempts veterans' and first responders' primary residences from property tax, providing direct tax relief to eligible homeowners per constitutional change.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill provides tax exemption for veterans' and first responders' primary residences, supporting property rights within housing policy by reducing tax burden on specific owner-occupants.85% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransExempts veterans' primary residence from property tax, providing direct financial benefit per constitutional amendment proposal.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Tax Property Taxes

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in committee · Kentucky · Senate Jan 29, 2026

SB 139: AN ACT relating to disabled veterans.

Create a new section of KRS Chapter 40 to define terms; create the Residential Ease of Access for Disabled Veterans Program for funding the construction and installation of accessibility ramps on residences of disabled veterans; establish the Residential Ease of Access for Disabled Veterans Program grant fund to be used for the program and administered by the Kentucky Department of Veterans' Affairs.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingCreates a grant fund for housing accessibility modifications (ramps) for disabled veterans' residences, directly funding housing-related improvements under a dedicated program.85% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransCreates state-funded program for accessibility ramps on veterans' homes, directly expanding housing benefits for disabled veterans through new grant fund administered by VA.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Veteran Benefits Veteran Healthcare Veteran Housing

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passed · Kentucky · House Feb 26, 2026

HB 497: AN ACT relating to postsecondary tuition waivers.

Amend KRS 164.515 to make the amount of tuition waived for the spouse or child of designated permanently disabled veterans a last-dollar scholarship that shall not exceed the cost of tuition and mandatory fees less any state or federal grants; amend KRS 164.2841 to make the amount tuition waived for the survivor of police officer, firefighter, or volunteer firefighter killed in line of duty last-dollar scholarship that shall not exceed the cost of tuition and mandatory fees less any state or federal grants; amend KRS 164.2842 to make the amount of tuition waived for the survivor of police officer, firefighter, or volunteer firefighter permanently and totally disabled in line of duty a last-dollar scholarship that shall not exceed the cost of tuition and mandatory fees less any state or federal grants; amend KRS 164.507 to make the amount of tuition waived for the non-married spouse or child of a deceased veteran a last-dollar scholarship that shall not exceed the cost of tuition and mandatory fees less any state or federal grants; amend KRS 164.020 to delete the tuition waiver for employees and faculty of state and locally operated secondary area technology center staff.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationProvides last-dollar tuition scholarships for veterans' families and first responders' survivors, expanding higher education access through financial aid95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransDirectly provides tuition waivers for spouses/children of permanently disabled veterans, expanding educational benefits for veterans' families.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Higher Education Student Financial Aid Veteran Education

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in committee · Kentucky · House Feb 13, 2026

HCR 44: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION urging Congress to create an accreditation pathway through the United States Department of Veterans Affairs for private companies assisting veterans with their benefits.

Urge Congress to create an accreditation pathway through the United States Department of Veterans Affairs for private companies assisting veterans with their benefits.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill urges creation of VA accreditation pathway for private companies assisting veterans with benefits, improving access to and efficiency of veteran benefit services.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Memorials & Recognition Veteran Benefits Veteran Mental Health

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