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KY HB587

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/6/2026

Primary Sponsor

Adam Moore

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Proposes a constitutional amendment to allow the General Assembly to create a property tax exemption for the permanent residence of U.S. Armed Forces veterans with service-connected disabilities

  • If enacted, the legislature would determine the exemption amount, eligibility qualifications, and whether the exemption transfers to a veteran's surviving spouse

  • Limits each permanent residence to only one exemption under this section

  • Prohibits combining this exemption with exemptions under Section 170 of the Kentucky Constitution, and overrides contrary provisions in Sections 171, 172, and 174

  • Requires voter ratification at the next regular General Assembly election, with the Secretary of State publishing the amendment no later than the first Tuesday in August before the election

Legislative Description

AN ACT proposing to create a new section of the Constitution of Kentucky relating to exempting property from taxation.

Local Mandate

Last Action

to Elections, Const. Amendments & Intergovernmental Affairs (H)

2/13/2026

Committee Referrals

Elections, Const. Amendments & Intergovernmental Affairs2/13/2026
Committee On Committees2/6/2026

Full Bill Text

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