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2026 Regular Session

HB247

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AN ACT relating to disabled veteran benefits.

Amend KRS 164.515 to allow the spouse or a child under the age of 26 of a disabled veteran free tuition at public universities, colleges, or vocational traiing institutions for up to 128 credit hours of undergraduate instruction.

Introduced: January 8, 2026

Last action: February 27, 2026

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This bill would have extended free tuition at Kentucky public colleges, universities, and vocational schools to the spouses and dependent children under age 26 of disabled veterans. The benefit would have covered up to 128 credit hours of undergraduate coursework. The bill did not pass. Who it may affect: spouses and children of disabled veterans seeking higher education or vocational training in Kentucky.

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Legislative History

Jan 8, 2026 · House
Introduced In House
Jan 8, 2026 · House
To Committee On Committees (H)
Jan 15, 2026 · House
To Veterans, Military Affairs, & Public Protection (H)
Feb 27, 2026 · House
Withdrawn

Primary Sponsor

Portrait of Wade Williams
Wade Williams

Representative · House District 004

Primary sponsor
wade.williams@kylegislature.gov
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