Kentucky · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 354: AN ACT relating to homelessness prevention, making an appropriation therefor, 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 354 is a bill introduced in the Kentucky House on January 13, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT relating to homelessness prevention, making an appropriation therefor, and declaring an emergency. Primary sponsor: Joshua Watkins (Democratic), Erika Hancock (Democratic), Lindsey Burke (Democratic), Beverly Chester-Burton (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (January 21, 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 194A to create the homelessness prevention fund to be administered by the Cabinet for Health and Family Services for continuum of care funds; specify eligible uses and eligible entities; amend KRS 198A.027 to allow appropriations to be used for homeless initiatives; appropriate $2,000,000 from the budget reserve trust fund to the homelessness prevention fund; APPROPRIATION; EMERGENCY.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 4
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joshua Watkins | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 42 |
| Erika Hancock | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 57 |
| Lindsey Burke | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 75 |
| 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 Appropriations & Revenue (H)
- to Committee on Committees (H)
- introduced in House