Kentucky · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 47: AN ACT relating to in the line of duty death benefits.
Passed one chamber Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 47 is a bill introduced in the Kentucky Senate on January 7, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT relating to in the line of duty death benefits. Primary sponsor: Matt Deneen (Republican), Greg Elkins (Republican), Keturah Herron (Democratic), Scott Madon (Republican), Steve Meredith (Republican), Gerald Neal (Democratic), Matt Nunn (Republican), Steve Rawlings (Republican), Brandon Storm (Republican), Lindsey Tichenor (Republican), Phillip Wheeler (Republican), Gex Williams (Republican). Most recent recorded action (February 19, 2026): to Committee on Committees (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 61.315 to define "rescue squad personnel"; expand eligibility for in the line of duty death benefits to rescue squad personnel; require the Division of Emergency Management to promulgate administrative regulations establishing necessary criteria and procedures; amend KRS 164.2841 to define "rescue squad personnel"; expand eligibility for tuition and fee exemption to dependents of rescue squad personnel who died in the line of duty; amend KRS 342.316 to conform.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2 · Republican 10
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Deneen | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 10 |
| Greg Elkins | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 28 |
| Keturah Herron | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 35 |
| Scott Madon | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 29 |
| Steve Meredith | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 5 |
| Gerald Neal | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 33 |
| Matt Nunn | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 17 |
| Steve Rawlings | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 11 |
| Brandon Storm | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 21 |
| Lindsey Tichenor | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 6 |
| Phillip Wheeler | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 31 |
| Gex Williams | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 20 |
“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 (H)
- received in House
- 3rd reading, passed 36-0
- posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Wednesday, February 18 2026
- 2nd reading, to Rules
- reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar
- to Veterans, Military Affairs, & Public Protection (S)
- to Committee on Committees (S)
- introduced in Senate