SB47

AN ACT relating to in the line of duty death benefits.

Chamber Passed·2/19/26

Kentucky SB47 amends line of duty death benefits for firefighters and other public safety personnel.

Kentucky SB47 amends the state's line of duty death benefits for firefighters and other public safety personnel. It provides that firefighters who die from certain cancers caused by exposure to carcinogens while in service are eligible for benefits. The bill also specifies the criteria for eligibility, including the requirement that the firefighter must not have used tobacco products for ten years prior to diagnosis and must have been under the age of 65 at the time of death.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the Senate · 36–0 · Feb 19
Current
Committee On Committees
Next
House floor vote

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

Senate: Third Reading RSN# 3832

36 Yea

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0 Nay

2 Absent

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Calendar

Feb 12

8:00 AM

Senate Committee On Veterans, Military Affairs, And Public Protection

History

Feb 19

House

received in House

Feb 19

House

to Committee on Committees (H)

Feb 18

Senate

3rd reading, passed 36-0