Kentucky · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 351: AN ACT relating to military-connected educational benefits.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 351 is a bill introduced in the Kentucky House on January 13, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT relating to military-connected educational benefits. Primary sponsor: Pamela Stevenson (Democratic), Adam Moore (Democratic), Beverly Chester-Burton (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (January 21, 2026): to Veterans, Military Affairs, & Public Protection (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 164.507 to remove degree-seeking requirement for nonremarried spouse and children of a deceased veteran when utilizing educational benefits; require students to use federal grant funds toward tuition prior to the use of the waiver; amend KRS 164.515 to expand educational benefit to include service members with a disability rating of 50% or higher; remove degree-seeking requirement; require students to use federal grant funds toward tuition prior to the use of the waiver.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pamela Stevenson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 43 |
| Adam Moore | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 45 |
| Beverly Chester-Burton | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 44 |
“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 Veterans, Military Affairs, & Public Protection (H)
- to Committee on Committees (H)
- introduced in House