KY HB353

Amends KRS 40.050 to update gender-neutral language throughout Kentucky's veterans' bonus payment statute, changing "him" to "him or her" and "his" to "his or her"

Qualified veterans receive $9 per month for active duty service within the continental United States (maximum $300) and $15 per month for service outside the continental U.S. (maximum $500 aggregate)

Beneficiaries of service members killed in the line of duty or who died from service-connected injuries receive $300 (continental U.S. service only) or $500 (overseas service), with minimum service period requirements waived

If a qualified veteran dies before receiving their bonus, payment goes to the first surviving beneficiary in order of priority; if no beneficiary exists, the bonus lapses