Kentucky · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 725: AN ACT relating to a deduction for professional membership dues.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 725 is a bill introduced in the Kentucky House on February 24, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT relating to a deduction for professional membership dues. Primary sponsor: Nima Kulkarni (Democratic), Mark Hart (Republican), John Blanton (Republican), Al Gentry (Democratic), Jim Gooch (Republican), Chris Lewis (Republican), Ashley Laferty (Democratic), Lisa Willner (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (March 3, 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.
Amend KRS 141.019, relating to income tax, to define terms; allow a deduction from gross income for professional membership dues paid for taxable years beginning on or after January 1, 2027, but before January 1, 2031; amend KRS 131.190 to allow the Department of Revenue to report on the deduction.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 4 · Republican 4
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nima Kulkarni | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 40 |
| Mark Hart | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 78 |
| John Blanton | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 92 |
| Al Gentry | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 46 |
| Jim Gooch | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 12 |
| Chris Lewis | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 29 |
| Ashley Laferty | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 95 |
| 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 Appropriations & Revenue (H)
- to Committee on Committees (H)
- introduced in House