Kentucky · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 69: AN ACT relating to the autism spectrum disorder trust fund and declaring an emergency.
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 69 is a bill introduced in the Kentucky Senate on January 12, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT relating to the autism spectrum disorder trust fund and declaring an emergency. Primary sponsor: Julie Adams (Republican), Danny Carroll (Republican), Matt Deneen (Republican), Robby Mills (Republican), Brandon Storm (Republican). Most recent recorded action (April 3, 2026): signed by Governor (Acts Ch. 19).
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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 141 to allow a contribution to be made to the autism spectrum disorder trust fund through an income tax refund designation effective for taxable years beginning on or after January 1, 2026; require the designation to be printed on the face of the individual income tax form; require a description of the trust fund in the individual income tax return instructions; require the Department of Revenue to transfer the funds designated to the autism spectrum disorder trust fund; create a new section of KRS Chapter 211 to create the autism spectrum disorder trust fund; amend KRS194A.624 to require the Advisory Council on Autism Spectrum Disorders to administer the trust fund; require the Cabinet for Health and Family Services to submit an annual report to the Governor and the Legislative Research Commission and to promulgate administrative regulations; EMERGENCY.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 5
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Julie Adams | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 36 |
| Danny Carroll | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 2 |
| Matt Deneen | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 10 |
| Robby Mills | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 4 |
| Brandon Storm | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 21 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- signed by Governor (Acts Ch. 19)
- delivered to Governor
- enrolled, signed by Speaker of the House
- enrolled, signed by President of the Senate
- passed 38-0
- Senate concurred in House Committee Substitute (1)
- posted for passage for concurrence in House Committee Substitute (1)
- taken from Rules
- to Rules (S)
- received in Senate
- 3rd reading, passed 93-0 with Committee Substitute (1)
- posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Friday, March 20 2026
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