Kentucky · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 445: AN ACT relating to a cost-of-living increase to the retirement benefits for retired state employees, making an appropriation therefor, and declaring an emergency.

In committee Last action January 29, 2026: to State Government (H)

Plain-language summary

HB 445 is a bill introduced in the Kentucky House on January 21, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT relating to a cost-of-living increase to the retirement benefits for retired state employees, making an appropriation therefor, and declaring an emergency. Primary sponsor: Erika Hancock (Democratic), Beverly Chester-Burton (Democratic), William Lawrence (Republican). Most recent recorded action (January 29, 2026): to State Government (H).

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Erika Hancock (Democratic); Beverly Chester-Burton (Democratic); William Lawrence (Republican).