AN ACT relating to the posting of veterans' benefits and services.

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Jared Bauman

KDVA must publish a concise two-page veteran benefits guide online and require covered local employers to display the latest copy for easy access.

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Bill Summary: HB 234 (2026 Regular Session, Kentucky)

Purpose and intent

HB 234 seeks to provide standardized information on veterans’ benefits and services and ensure that this information is readily accessible to veterans, service providers, and employers. The bill requires the Kentucky Department of Veterans’ Affairs (KDVA) to create a concise, printable resource and obligates certain local employers to display it. The overall goal is to improve awareness and access to veterans’ resources across the state.

Key provisions and changes

Creation of a veterans’ benefits and services document

KDVA must develop a single document, prominently displayed on its website, designed for download and printing.
Format: the document must not exceed two standard pages (8.5 by 11 inches per page), effectively a maximum of four sides if printed double-sided.
Content: contact information and descriptions for the following resources:
KDVA
Substance abuse and mental health treatment
Education, workforce, and training
Tax benefits
Kentucky driver’s licenses and identification cards
Eligibility for unemployment insurance benefits (state and federal)
Legal services
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Crisis Line

Employer obligation

Employers subject to specified Kentucky statutes (KRS 337.275–337.325, 337.345, or 337.385–337.405) or applicable administrative regulations/orders must download, print, and keep copies of the most recent version of the veterans’ benefits and services document.
The document must be kept in a conspicuous and accessible place on the premises where employees are present.

Who is affected

State agency: Kentucky Department of Veterans’ Affairs (KDVA) responsible for creating and maintaining the document and the official online posting.

Local employers/entities: Employers covered by the specified KRS sections and regulations must display the document. This includes both city and county governments, urban counties, and charter or consolidated local governments as indicated in the accompanying local government mandate information.

General public/veterans: Will benefit from easier access to a compact, easy-to-find source of information about benefits and services.

Procedural and timeline aspects

The bill establishes requirements but does not specify licensing or enforcement timelines beyond the general mandate to maintain the document in a conspicuous location.

Local government impact is reported as indeterminable but expected to be minimal in cost and effort, primarily involving printing and posting the document.

The measure is framed as a mandate for affected local governments and a scalable information-sharing initiative through KDVA’s online platform.

Practical considerations

The two-page print limit ensures the resource is concise and portable.

Keeping the document updated will be crucial to ensure accuracy of contact information and program availability.

Coordination with local employers will be necessary to maintain compliance, particularly in updating copies when revisions occur.