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KY HB214
Bill
Status
1/30/2026
Primary Sponsor
Billy Wesley
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AI Summary
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Establishes the Residential Ease of Access for Disabled Veterans Program within the Kentucky Department of Veterans' Affairs to fund construction and installation of accessibility ramps at disabled veterans' residences
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Creates a dedicated trust and agency account in the State Treasury funded by state appropriations, gifts, grants, and federal funds, with unexpended amounts carrying forward to the next fiscal year
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Defines eligible veterans as Kentucky-domiciled individuals with honorable or general discharge who have a service-connected disability or receive VA/Department of Defense disability compensation
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Requires applicants to first contact their nearest veterans' service organization, which then transmits applications to the department
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Ramps must comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act, Kentucky Residential Building Code, local ordinances, and HOA covenants, and must be installed by contractors registered with the Kentucky Secretary of State
Legislative Description
AN ACT relating to disabled veterans.
State Agencies
Last Action
to Committee on Committees (S)
1/30/2026