Kentucky · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 34: AN ACT relating to death benefits.
Passed one chamber Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 34 is a bill introduced in the Kentucky House on January 6, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT relating to death benefits. Primary sponsor: Kim Banta (Republican), Chad Aull (Democratic), Tina Bojanowski (Democratic), Steve Bratcher (Republican), Lindsey Burke (Democratic), Emily Callaway (Republican), Adrielle Camuel (Democratic), Beverly Chester-Burton (Democratic), Daniel Elliott (Republican), Patrick Flannery (Republican), Al Gentry (Democratic), Deanna Gordon (Republican), Daniel Grossberg (Democratic), Vanessa Grossl (Republican), Mark Hart (Republican), John Hodgson (Republican), Nima Kulkarni (Democratic), Adam Moore (Democratic), Kim Moser (Republican), Marianne Proctor (Republican), Rachel Roarx (Democratic), T.J. Roberts (Republican), Sarah Stalker (Democratic), Joshua Watkins (Democratic), Bill Wesley (Republican), Lisa Willner (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (January 28, 2026): to Committee on Committees (S).
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Amend KRS 61.315 to include additional cancers which, when they are the cause of death of a firefighter, would make the firefighter eligible for death benefits; make a technical correction.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 13 · Republican 13
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kim Banta | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 63 |
| Chad Aull | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 79 |
| Tina Bojanowski | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 32 |
| Steve Bratcher | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 25 |
| Lindsey Burke | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 75 |
| Emily Callaway | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 37 |
| Adrielle Camuel | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 93 |
| Beverly Chester-Burton | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 44 |
| Daniel Elliott | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 54 |
| Patrick Flannery | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 96 |
| Al Gentry | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 46 |
| Deanna Gordon | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 81 |
| Daniel Grossberg | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 30 |
| Vanessa Grossl | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 88 |
| Mark Hart | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 78 |
| John Hodgson | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 36 |
| Nima Kulkarni | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 40 |
| Adam Moore | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 45 |
| Kim Moser | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 64 |
| Marianne Proctor | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 60 |
| Rachel Roarx | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 38 |
| T.J. Roberts | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 66 |
| Sarah Stalker | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 34 |
| Joshua Watkins | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 42 |
| Bill Wesley | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 91 |
| 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 Committee on Committees (S)
- received in Senate
- 3rd reading, passed 92-0
- posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Thursday, January 22, 2026
- 2nd reading, to Rules
- reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar
- reassigned to Veterans, Military Affairs, & Public Protection (H)
- to Local Government (H)
- to Committee on Committees (H)
- introduced in House