Kentucky · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 252: AN ACT relating to in line of duty disability benefits and declaring an emergency.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 252 is a bill introduced in the Kentucky House on January 8, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT relating to in line of duty disability benefits and declaring an emergency. Primary sponsor: Emily Callaway (Republican), John Blanton (Republican), D.J. Johnson (Republican), Chris Lewis (Republican), Rachel Roarx (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (January 15, 2026): to State Government (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 61.702 and 78.5536 to provide full hospital and medical insurance benefits for a member, their spouse, and their dependents if the member becomes disabled in line of duty with a hazardous disability; EMERGENCY.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1 · Republican 4
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emily Callaway | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 37 |
| John Blanton | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 92 |
| D.J. Johnson | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 13 |
| Chris Lewis | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 29 |
| Rachel Roarx | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 38 |
“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 State Government (H)
- to Committee on Committees (H)
- introduced in House