AN ACT relating to state benefits for veterans.

Amend KRS 12.245, 12.354, 14A.1-070, 16.040, 40.010, 40.310, 40.650, 42.0146, 148.0211, 158.105, 158.140, 161.048, 164.512, 164.515, 186.041, 186.163, and 186.416 to make certain LGBTQ and qualifying veterans, as defined, eligible for state veterans' benefits.

Introduced: February 14, 2025

Last action: February 25, 2025

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

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This bill would expand eligibility for certain state veterans' benefits to LGBTQ veterans and other qualifying veterans who were previously excluded. It updates multiple areas of Kentucky law, covering benefits that range from education and employment to licensing and other state programs. The change would allow veterans who meet the new eligibility definition to access the same state benefits available to other Kentucky veterans. Who it may affect: LGBTQ veterans and other qualifying veterans who were previously ineligible for certain Kentucky state veterans' benefits.

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