Kentucky · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 214: AN ACT relating to disabled veterans.
Passed one chamber Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 214 is a bill introduced in the Kentucky House on January 7, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT relating to disabled veterans. Primary sponsor: Bill Wesley (Republican), Bobby McCool (Republican), Chad Aull (Democratic), Kim Banta (Republican), John Blanton (Republican), Josh Branscum (Republican), Steve Bratcher (Republican), Emily Callaway (Republican), Josh Calloway (Republican), Beverly Chester-Burton (Democratic), Ryan Dotson (Republican), Robert Duvall (Republican), Dan Fister (Republican), Patrick Flannery (Republican), Chris Freeland (Republican), Chris Fugate (Republican), Jim Gooch (Republican), Deanna Gordon (Republican), Daniel Grossberg (Democratic), Vanessa Grossl (Republican), David Hale (Republican), John Hodgson (Republican), Thomas Huff (Republican), D.J. Johnson (Republican), Derek Lewis (Republican), Scott Lewis (Republican), Matt Lockett (Republican), Candy Massaroni (Republican), Shawn McPherson (Republican), Sarge Pollock (Republican), Marianne Proctor (Republican), T.J. Roberts (Republican), Scott Sharp (Republican), Tom Smith (Republican), Pamela Stevenson (Democratic), Ashley Laferty (Democratic), Nancy Tate (Republican), Walker Thomas (Republican), Aaron Thompson (Republican), Richard White (Republican), Wade Williams (Republican). Most recent recorded action (January 30, 2026): to Committee on Committees (S).
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Create a new section of KRS Chapter 40 to define terms; create the Residential Ease of Access for Disabled Veterans Program for funding the construction and installation of accessibility ramps on residences of disabled veterans; establish the Residential Ease of Access for Disabled Veterans Program grant fund to be used for the program and administered by the Kentucky Department of Veterans' Affairs.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 5 · Republican 36
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bill Wesley | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 91 |
| Bobby McCool | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 97 |
| Chad Aull | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 79 |
| Kim Banta | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 63 |
| John Blanton | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 92 |
| Josh Branscum | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 83 |
| Steve Bratcher | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 25 |
| Emily Callaway | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 37 |
| Josh Calloway | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 10 |
| Beverly Chester-Burton | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 44 |
| Ryan Dotson | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 73 |
| Robert Duvall | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 17 |
| Dan Fister | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 56 |
| Patrick Flannery | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 96 |
| Chris Freeland | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 6 |
| Chris Fugate | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 84 |
| Jim Gooch | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 12 |
| Deanna Gordon | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 81 |
| Daniel Grossberg | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 30 |
| Vanessa Grossl | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 88 |
| David Hale | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 74 |
| John Hodgson | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 36 |
| Thomas Huff | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 49 |
| D.J. Johnson | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 13 |
| Derek Lewis | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 90 |
| Scott Lewis | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 14 |
| Matt Lockett | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 39 |
| Candy Massaroni | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 50 |
| Shawn McPherson | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 22 |
| Sarge Pollock | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 51 |
| Marianne Proctor | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 60 |
| T.J. Roberts | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 66 |
| Scott Sharp | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 100 |
| Tom Smith | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 86 |
| Pamela Stevenson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 43 |
| Ashley Laferty | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 95 |
| Nancy Tate | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 27 |
| Walker Thomas | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 8 |
| Aaron Thompson | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 98 |
| Richard White | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 99 |
| Wade Williams | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 4 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- to Committee on Committees (S)
- received in Senate
- 3rd reading, passed 95-0
- posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Wednesday, January 28, 2026
- 2nd reading, to Rules
- reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar
- to Veterans, Military Affairs, & Public Protection (H)
- to Committee on Committees (H)
- introduced in House