Kentucky · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 61: AN ACT relating to the Kentucky Emergency Volunteer Corps.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 61 is a bill introduced in the Kentucky House on January 7, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT relating to the Kentucky Emergency Volunteer Corps. Primary sponsor: John Hodgson (Republican), Shane Baker (Republican), Ryan Bivens (Republican), Josh Calloway (Republican), Peyton Griffee (Republican), Daniel Grossberg (Democratic), David Hale (Republican), Kevin Jackson (Republican), D.J. Johnson (Republican), Chris Lewis (Republican), Matt Lockett (Republican), T.J. Roberts (Republican). Most recent recorded action (January 14, 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.
Create a new section of KRS Chapter 39A to create the Kentucky Emergency Volunteer Corps (KEV Corps); establish KEV Corps eligibility, supervision, training requirements, uniform details, and prohibitions; create the Kentucky Emergency Volunteer Corps fund; amend KRS 39B.030 to permit the local emergency management director to use the KEV Corps during a local disaster or emergency; amend KRS 39B.050 to include the KEV Corps as a part of the local disaster and emergency services organization; amend KRS 39B.070 to permit each city, urban-county government, or charter county government the use of the KEV Corps; amend KRS 39C.110 to include KEV Corps protections relating to limited liability.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1 · Republican 11
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Hodgson | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 36 |
| Shane Baker | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 85 |
| Ryan Bivens | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 24 |
| Josh Calloway | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 10 |
| Peyton Griffee | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 26 |
| Daniel Grossberg | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 30 |
| David Hale | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 74 |
| Kevin Jackson | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 20 |
| D.J. Johnson | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 13 |
| Chris Lewis | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 29 |
| Matt Lockett | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 39 |
| T.J. Roberts | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 66 |
“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