HB34

AN ACT relating to death benefits.

Chamber Passed·1/28/26

Kentucky HB34 amends death benefits for public safety personnel, including firefighters and police officers.

Kentucky HB34 amends the state's death benefits for public safety personnel, including firefighters, police officers, and emergency medical services personnel. It specifies that the estates of eligible individuals are exempt from probate fees. The bill outlines criteria for firefighters to qualify for benefits if they die from certain cancers. It also provides lump-sum payments to the surviving spouses and children of deceased personnel. The benefits are in addition to any other prescribed benefits.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the House · 92–0 · Jan 28
Current
Committee on Committees
Next
Senate floor vote

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

92 Yea

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0 Nay

8 Absent

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Calendar

Jan 20

11:30 AM

House Committee On Postsecondary Education

Jan 20

2:00 PM

House Committee On Veterans, Military Affairs, And Public Protection

History

Jan 28

Senate

received in Senate

Jan 28

Senate

to Committee on Committees (S)

Jan 27

House

3rd reading, passed 92-0