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Introduced
01/07/2026
01/07/2026
In Committee
01/30/2026
01/30/2026
Crossed Over
01/30/2026
01/30/2026
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
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.
AI Summary
This bill establishes the Residential Ease of Access for Disabled Veterans Program, which will fund the construction and installation of accessibility ramps for disabled veterans on their primary residences. The bill defines "accessibility ramp" as a ramp built to federal and state building codes and installed by a registered contractor, and "disabled veteran" as a Kentucky domiciled individual who served in the Armed Forces and has a service-connected disability or receives related benefits. It also defines "immediate family member" and "residence" for the program's eligibility. The program will be administered by the Kentucky Department of Veterans' Affairs, and applications must first go through a veterans' service organization. A dedicated grant fund, the Residential Ease of Access for Disabled Veterans Program grant fund, will be created within the State Treasury to hold money from state appropriations, gifts, grants, and federal funds, and any unspent money will carry over to the next fiscal year.
Committee Categories
Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (41)
Bill Wesley (R)*,
Chad Aull (D),
Kim Banta (R),
John Blanton (R),
Josh Branscum (R),
Steve Bratcher (R),
Emily Callaway (R),
Josh Calloway (R),
Beverly Chester-Burton (D),
Ryan Dotson (R),
Robert Duvall (R),
Dan Fister (R),
Patrick Flannery (R),
Deanna Frazier Gordon (R),
Chris Freeland (R),
Chris Fugate (R),
Jim Gooch (R),
Daniel Grossberg (D),
Vanessa Grossl (R),
David Hale (R),
John Hodgson (R),
Thomas Huff (R),
D.J. Johnson (R),
Derek Lewis (R),
Scott Lewis (R),
Matt Lockett (R),
Candy Massaroni (R),
Bobby McCool (R),
Shawn McPherson (R),
Sarge Pollock (R),
Marianne Proctor (R),
T.J. Roberts (R),
Scott Sharp (R),
Tom Smith (R),
Pamela Stevenson (D),
Ashley Tackett Laferty (D),
Nancy Tate (R),
Walker Thomas (R),
Aaron Thompson (R),
Richard White (R),
Wade Williams (R),
Last Action
to Committee on Committees (S) (on 01/30/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/26RS/hb214.html |
| BillText | https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/recorddocuments/bill/26RS/hb214/bill.pdf |
| Vote History for HB214 | https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/26RS/hb214/vote_history.pdf |
| BillText | https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/recorddocuments/bill/26RS/hb214/orig_bill.pdf |
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