Veterans

in committee · Kentucky · House Jan 15, 2026

HB 268: AN ACT relating to the Green Star flag.

Create a new section of KRS Chapter 2 to adopt the Green Star flag as the Commonwealth's symbol of continued awareness of military service member and veteran suicide and commitment to recognize and resolve military service member and veteran suicide.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill adopts Green Star flag to raise awareness of veteran suicide, demonstrating state commitment to address this critical issue per Veterans subject category.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Memorials & Recognition Veteran Mental Health

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in committee · Kentucky · House Jan 16, 2026

HB 286: AN ACT relating to veteran entrepreneurs.

Create a new section of Subchapter 12 of KRS Chapter 154 to create the Veteran Entrepreneur Program to be administered by the Office of Entrepreneurship; establish requirements and program details; amend KRS 154.12-277 and 154.12-278 to include the Veteran Entrepreneur Program; and amend KRS 154.12-330 to give preference to veterans in the issuance of small business loans.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransCreates Veteran Entrepreneur Program and gives veterans preference in small business loans, directly advancing veteran employment opportunities.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Veteran Employment Veteran Healthcare Veteran Housing Tags Small Business

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signed · Kentucky · House Apr 13, 2026

HB 369: AN ACT relating to veteran treatment for post-traumatic stress disorder.

HB 369 adds post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) as a qualifying condition for veterans to access hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) in Kentucky. It amends state law to allow veterans diagnosed with PTSD - confirmed by a treating health care provider - to receive HBOT, expanding eligibility beyond traumatic brain injury. The bill requires written informed consent from veterans or their legal guardians, detailing treatment options, potential outcomes, and financial responsibility for the therapy. This policy change directly affects Kentucky veterans with PTSD seeking this specific medical treatment option.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareExpands mental health treatment access for veterans by adding PTSD as a qualifying condition for HBOT, directly supporting mental health services expansion.90% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransExpands veterans' access to HBOT for PTSD, a new healthcare benefit beyond existing traumatic brain injury eligibility, directly strengthening veteran healthcare access.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Mental Health Veteran Benefits Veteran Healthcare Veteran Mental Health

in committee · Kentucky · House Jan 21, 2026

HB 352: AN ACT relating to Women Veterans Appreciation Day and declaring an emergency.

HB 352 designates June 12 of each year as "Women Veterans Appreciation Day" in Kentucky. The bill requires the Governor to issue an annual proclamation encouraging Kentuckians to recognize women veterans' contributions and sacrifices. It directly affects Kentucky's approximately 27,000 women veterans by establishing a formal day of recognition. The bill includes an emergency declaration to take effect immediately upon passage, aiming for implementation in 2026.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransDesignates Women Veterans Appreciation Day requiring annual gubernatorial proclamation to recognize veterans' service and sacrifices, directly advancing recognition for 27,000 women veterans.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Memorials & Recognition

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in committee · Kentucky · Senate Jan 6, 2026

SB 15: AN ACT relating to the protection of veterans' benefits.

Create a new section of KRS Chapter 40 to define terms; require any person seeking compensation for assisting with veterans' benefits to be accredited by the United States Department of Veterans Affairs; provide that the Act may be cited as the Veterans' Benefits Accreditation Act.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransRequires VA accreditation for benefit assistance to protect veterans from unaccredited help, directly advancing benefit security95% confidence

Sub-Topics Memorials & Recognition Veteran Benefits Veteran Education

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died · Kentucky · House Feb 27, 2026

HB 247: Withdrawn.

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 traiing institutions for up to 128 credit hours of undergraduate instruction.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationProvides free tuition access for veterans' families at public higher education institutions, expanding educational opportunity and funding support for higher education.95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill expands disabled veterans' benefits by providing free tuition for spouses/children at public institutions, directly strengthening veteran family support.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Higher Education Military Families Veteran Benefits Veteran Education

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in committee · Kentucky · House Jan 20, 2026

HJR 18: A JOINT RESOLUTION designating the Elmer Carmon Milliner and PFC Clarence Ozbert Milliner Memorial Bridges in Grayson County.

Direct the Transportation Cabinet to designate 2 bridges on Kentucky Route 920 in Grayson County as the Elmer Carmon Milliner Memorial Bridge and the PFC Clarence Ozbert Milliner Memorial Bridge.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill honors two veterans (Elmer Carmon Milliner, PFC Clarence Ozbert Milliner) via memorial bridges, directly recognizing military service per topic indicators.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Memorials & Recognition

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in committee · Kentucky · House Jan 14, 2026

HCR 9: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION urging the United States Congress to reinstate the able-bodied adults without dependents time limits exemption for veterans under the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.

Urge the United States Congress to reinstate veterans' exempt status from the able-bodied adults without dependents work requirements for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransUrges reinstatement of SNAP exemption for veterans, ensuring continued food assistance access without work requirements.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Memorials & Recognition Veteran Employment Veteran Housing

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