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KY HB710

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/24/2026

Primary Sponsor

Bobby McCool

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends KRS 40.050 to add gender-neutral language ("or her") throughout the veterans' bonus payment statute
  • Qualified veterans receive $9 per month of active duty service within the continental United States (maximum $300) and $15 per month for service outside the continental United States (maximum $500 aggregate)
  • Deceased veterans' bonus payments transfer to surviving beneficiaries in priority order defined in KRS 40.010; if no beneficiary exists, the bonus lapses
  • 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 (any overseas service), with minimum service period requirements waived

Legislative Description

AN ACT relating to veterans.

Veterans

Last Action

to Veterans, Military Affairs, & Public Protection (H)

3/3/2026

Committee Referrals

Veterans, Military Affairs, and Public Protection3/3/2026
Committee On Committees2/24/2026

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