HB589

AN ACT relating to retired emergency personnel.

Chamber Passed·2/26/26

Retirement benefits for emergency personnel in Kentucky, including firefighters and law enforcement officers.

This bill outlines provisions for retired emergency personnel in Kentucky, including firefighters and law enforcement officers. It details rules for reemployment, volunteer services, and health insurance coverage. Key provisions include suspending retirement benefits for reemployed retirees, setting conditions for volunteer services, and defining health insurance contributions and reimbursements. The bill also addresses the eligibility and benefits for retirees who return to work under specific conditions.

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  • Overview
  • Core Provisions
  • Implementation
  • Impact
  • Legal Framework
  • Critical Issues

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the House · 97–0 · Feb 26
Current
Committee on Committees
Next
Senate floor vote

Sponsors

D
1
2
RR
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

House: Veto Override RCS# 150

97 Yea

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0 Nay

3 Absent

DRR

Calendar

Feb 19

12:00 PM

House Committee On State Government

Feb 13

12:00 AM

Public Pension Oversight Board

History

Feb 26

Senate

received in Senate

Feb 26

Senate

to Committee on Committees (S)

Feb 25

House

3rd reading, passed 97-0 with Committee Substitute (1)