Kentucky · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 15: AN ACT relating to the protection of veterans' benefits.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 15 is a bill introduced in the Kentucky Senate on January 6, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT relating to the protection of veterans' benefits. Primary sponsor: Matt Deneen (Republican), Danny Carroll (Republican), Greg Elkins (Republican), Scott Madon (Republican), Craig Richardson (Republican), Lindsey Tichenor (Republican), Phillip Wheeler (Republican), Mike Wilson (Republican). Most recent recorded action (January 6, 2026): to Committee on Committees (S).
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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 40 to define terms; require any person seeking compensation for assisting with veterans' benefits to be accredited by the United States Department of Veterans Affairs; provide that the Act may be cited as the Veterans' Benefits Accreditation Act.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 8
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Deneen | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 10 |
| Danny Carroll | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 2 |
| Greg Elkins | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 28 |
| Scott Madon | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 29 |
| Craig Richardson | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 3 |
| Lindsey Tichenor | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 6 |
| Phillip Wheeler | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 31 |
| Mike Wilson | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 32 |
“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 Committee on Committees (S)
- introduced in Senate