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KY SB139
Bill
Status
1/29/2026
Primary Sponsor
Brandon Smith
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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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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
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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
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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
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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