Kentucky · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 228: AN ACT relating to a tax credit for renters.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 228 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 renters. Primary sponsor: Joshua Watkins (Democratic), Chad Aull (Democratic), Tina Bojanowski (Democratic), George Brown (Democratic), Adrielle Camuel (Democratic), Beverly Chester-Burton (Democratic), Anne Donworth (Democratic), Al Gentry (Democratic), Matt Lehman (Democratic), Mary Lou Marzian (Democratic), Sarah Stalker (Democratic), Pamela Stevenson (Democratic), Lisa Willner (Democratic). 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 qualified rent payment credit for taxable years beginning on or after January 1, 2027, but before January 1, 2031, in the amount of 25% of the qualified rent payments made during the taxable year, not to exceed $1,000; amend KRS 141.0205 to order the credit; amend KRS 131.190 to allow reporting by the Department of Revenue.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 13
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joshua Watkins | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 42 |
| Chad Aull | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 79 |
| Tina Bojanowski | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 32 |
| George Brown | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 77 |
| Adrielle Camuel | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 93 |
| Beverly Chester-Burton | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 44 |
| Anne Donworth | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 76 |
| Al Gentry | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 46 |
| Matt Lehman | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 67 |
| Mary Lou Marzian | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 41 |
| Sarah Stalker | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 34 |
| Pamela Stevenson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 43 |
| Lisa Willner | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 35 |
“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