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HB286

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AN ACT relating to veteran entrepreneurs.

Create a new section of Subchapter 12 of KRS Chapter 154 to create the Veteran Entrepreneur Program to be administered by the Office of Entrepreneurship; establish requirements and program details; amend KRS 154.12-277 and 154.12-278 to include the Veteran Entrepreneur Program; and amend KRS 154.12-330 to give preference to veterans in the issuance of small business loans.

Administrative Regulations and ProceedingsAdvisory Boards, Commissions, and CommitteesEconomic DevelopmentLoans, Credit, Interest, And UsuryMilitary Affairs and Civil DefenseSmall BusinessVeterans

Introduced: January 9, 2026

Last action: January 16, 2026

To Veterans, Military Affairs, & Public Protection (H)
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Legislative History

Jan 9, 2026 · House
Introduced In House
Jan 9, 2026 · House
To Committee On Committees (H)
Jan 16, 2026 · House
To Veterans, Military Affairs, & Public Protection (H)

Primary Sponsor

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Adam Moore

Representative · House District 045

Primary sponsor
adam.moore@kylegislature.gov
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Co-sponsors (2)

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Peyton Griffee

Representative · House District 026

Co-sponsor
peyton.griffee@kylegislature.gov
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Emily Callaway

Representative · House District 037

Co-sponsor
emily.callaway@kylegislature.gov
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