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HB252

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AN ACT relating to in line of duty disability benefits and declaring an emergency.

Amend KRS 61.702 and 78.5536 to provide full hospital and medical insurance benefits for a member, their spouse, and their dependents if the member becomes disabled in line of duty with a hazardous disability; EMERGENCY.

Effective Dates, EmergencyPublic Officers and EmployeesRetirement and PensionsState AgenciesActuarial AnalysisLocal Mandate

Introduced: January 8, 2026

Last action: January 15, 2026

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Jan 8, 2026 · House
Introduced In House
Jan 8, 2026 · House
To Committee On Committees (H)
Jan 15, 2026 · House
To State Government (H)

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Emily Callaway

Representative · House District 037

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emily.callaway@kylegislature.gov
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John Blanton

Representative · House District 092

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John.Blanton@kylegislature.gov
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DJ Johnson

Representative · House District 013

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DJ.Johnson@kylegislature.gov
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Chris Lewis

Representative · House District 029

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chris.lewis@kylegislature.gov
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Rachel Roarx

Representative · House District 038

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rachel.roarx@kylegislature.gov
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