Kentucky · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 225: AN ACT relating to a tax credit for volunteer firefighters.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 225 is a bill introduced in the Kentucky House on January 7, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT relating to a tax credit for volunteer firefighters. Primary sponsor: Ashley Laferty (Democratic), Tina Bojanowski (Democratic), Chris Fugate (Republican), Deanna Gordon (Republican), Kim King (Republican), William Lawrence (Republican), Candy Massaroni (Republican), Bill Wesley (Republican), Richard White (Republican). Most recent recorded action (January 14, 2026): to Appropriations & Revenue (H).
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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 141 to establish a refundable income tax credit for certain volunteer firefighters; declare the purpose of the credit; require annual reporting to the Legislative Research Commission to evaluate the impact of the credit; amend KRS 141.0205 to provide the ordering of the credit; amend KRS 131.190 to allow confidential tax return information to be shared with the Legislative Research Commission.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2 · Republican 7
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashley Laferty | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 95 |
| Tina Bojanowski | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 32 |
| Chris Fugate | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 84 |
| Deanna Gordon | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 81 |
| Kim King | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 55 |
| William Lawrence | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 70 |
| Candy Massaroni | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 50 |
| Bill Wesley | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 91 |
| Richard White | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 99 |
“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 Appropriations & Revenue (H)
- to Committee on Committees (H)
- introduced in House