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Last action · January 16, 2026

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

Introduced January 9, 2026

House

Adjourned Sine Die

2026 Regular Session

HB286

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 Proceedings Advisory Boards, Commissions, and Committees Economic Development Loans, Credit, Interest, And Usury Military Affairs and Civil Defense Small Business Veterans

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This bill would create a new Veteran Entrepreneur Program in Kentucky, run by the Office of Entrepreneurship, to support veterans who want to start or grow small businesses. It would also require that veterans receive preference when the state issues small business loans. Who it may affect: Kentucky veterans looking to start or expand a small business.

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