Kentucky · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 240: AN ACT relating to residency as defined by the Council on Postsecondary Education.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 240 is a bill introduced in the Kentucky House on January 8, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT relating to residency as defined by the Council on Postsecondary Education. Primary sponsor: Deanna Gordon (Republican), Vanessa Grossl (Republican). Most recent recorded action (January 15, 2026): to Postsecondary Education (H).
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Amend KRS 164.020 to require the Council on Postsecondary Education to consider individuals born in Kentucky as Kentucky residents when determining residency for tuition and admission purposes in the state postsecondary education system; provide that the Act may be cited as the Welcome Back to My Old Kentucky Home Initiative.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deanna Gordon | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 81 |
| Vanessa Grossl | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 88 |
“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 Postsecondary Education (H)
- to Committee on Committees (H)
- introduced in House