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Last action · January 20, 2026
To Small Business & Information Technology (H)

Introduced January 12, 2026

House
Adjourned Sine Die
2026 Regular Session

AN ACT relating to economic development incentives.

Amend KRS 141.396, relating to the angel investor tax credit, to remove language relating to employee demographics for qualified small businesses from information required; amend KRS 154.20-234, relating to the Angel Investor Program, to remove language relating to employee demographics for qualified small businesses from information required; amend KRS 154.20-240 and 154.20-254 to conform.

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This bill changes what information small businesses must provide when applying for Kentucky's Angel Investor Program, which offers tax credits to people who invest in small startups. Specifically, it removes the requirement to report employee demographic data as part of the application process. Businesses seeking this type of investment support would face fewer reporting requirements under this change. Who it may affect: small business owners applying for angel investor tax credits and individuals investing in Kentucky startups.

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Legislative History

Jan 12, 2026 · House
Introduced In House
Jan 12, 2026 · House
To Committee On Committees (H)
Jan 20, 2026 · House
To Small Business & Information Technology (H)

Primary Sponsor

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Portrait of Matthew Lehman

Matthew Lehman

Representative · House District 067

Primary sponsor
matt.lehman@kylegislature.gov

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