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HB587

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AN ACT proposing to create a new section of the Constitution of Kentucky relating to exempting property from taxation.

Propose to create a new section of the Constitution of Kentucky to allow the General Assembly to provide by law a property tax exemption for the permanent residence of an owner who is a veteran with a service-connected disability; require the law to specify the amount of the exemption, the qualifications for claiming the exemption, and whether the exemption transfers to the veteran's surviving spouse; prohibit more than 1 exemption per permanent residence; disallow the exemption to be combined with an exemption under Section 170 of the Constitution of Kentucky; provide ballot language; submit to voters for ratification or rejection.

Constitution, Ky.County ClerksDisabilitiesElections and VotingGeneral AssemblySecretary of StateTaxationTaxation, PropertyVeteransLocal Mandate

Introduced: February 6, 2026

Last action: February 13, 2026

To Elections, Const. Amendments & Intergovernmental Affairs (H)
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Legislative History

Feb 6, 2026 · House
Introduced In House
Feb 6, 2026 · House
To Committee On Committees (H)
Feb 13, 2026 · House
To Elections, Const. Amendments & Intergovernmental Affairs (H)

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Portrait of Adam Moore
Adam Moore

Representative · House District 045

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adam.moore@kylegislature.gov
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