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KY SB139

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/29/2026

Primary Sponsor

Brandon Smith

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • 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

  • Eligible veterans must be Kentucky-domiciled, honorably or generally discharged, and have a service-connected disability or receive VA/DoD compensation, disability retirement, or pension

  • Ramps may be installed at single-family homes owned by the disabled veteran or an immediate family member (including parents, siblings, spouse, children, grandchildren, aunts, uncles, and in-laws) where the veteran resides

  • Creates a dedicated trust fund in the State Treasury funded by state appropriations, gifts, grants, and federal funds, with unexpended amounts carrying forward to the next fiscal year

  • Requires applicants to first contact their nearest veterans' service organization, which then transmits applications to the department

Legislative Description

AN ACT relating to disabled veterans.

State Agencies

Last Action

to Committee on Committees (S)

1/29/2026

Committee Referrals

Committee on Committees1/29/2026

Full Bill Text

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