Kentucky · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 381: AN ACT relating to disabled and deceased veteran benefits.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 381 is a bill introduced in the Kentucky House on January 14, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT relating to disabled and deceased veteran benefits. Primary sponsor: Walker Thomas (Republican), Peyton Griffee (Republican), Emily Callaway (Republican), Kim King (Republican). Most recent recorded action (January 22, 2026): to Postsecondary Education (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 allow the nonremarried spouse or a child under the age of 26 of a deceased veteran free tuition at public universities, colleges, or vocational training institutions for up to 128 credit hours of undergraduate instruction; amend KRS 164.515 to allow the spouse or a child under the age of 26 of a disabled veteran free tuition at public universities, colleges, or vocational training institutions for up to 128 credit hours of undergraduate instruction.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 4
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walker Thomas | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 8 |
| Peyton Griffee | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 26 |
| Emily Callaway | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 37 |
| Kim King | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 55 |
“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 Postsecondary Education (H)
- to Committee on Committees (H)
- introduced in House