Kentucky · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 285: AN ACT relating to a property tax homestead exemption for disabled veterans.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 285 is a bill introduced in the Kentucky House on January 9, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT relating to a property tax homestead exemption for disabled veterans. Primary sponsor: Adam Moore (Democratic), Peyton Griffee (Republican), Emily Callaway (Republican), William Lawrence (Republican), Walker Thomas (Republican). Most recent recorded action (January 16, 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 132, relating to state and local property taxes, to establish a homestead exemption in an amount up to $100,000 for veterans with a 50% or greater service-connected disability; establish requirements for the exemption; allow the permanent residence of a veteran's surviving spouse to continue to receive the exemption; require the Department of Revenue to prescribe forms and an application process for the exemption; apply the exemption to state, county, city, and special district taxes; allow mobile homes, manufactured houses, recreational homes, and modular homes to qualify for the exemption; require title transfers on property receiving the exemption to be reported to the property valuation administrator; allow the exemption to apply to the value of the property that is assessable to the owner or proportioned to his or her interest when the property is jointly owned or owned through a stock or membership corporation; allow partial or full refunds if an overpayment occurs upon application of the exemption; apply to property assessed on or after January 1, 2027.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1 · Republican 4
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adam Moore | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 45 |
| Peyton Griffee | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 26 |
| Emily Callaway | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 37 |
| William Lawrence | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 70 |
| Walker Thomas | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 8 |
“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