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HB 61 In Committee

AN ACT relating to the Kentucky Emergency Volunteer Corps.

Introduced
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Create a new section of KRS Chapter 39A to create the Kentucky Emergency Volunteer Corps (KEV Corps); establish KEV Corps eligibility, supervision, training requirements, uniform details, and prohibitions; create the Kentucky Emergency Volunteer Corps fund; amend KRS 39B.030 to permit the local emergency management director to use the KEV Corps during a local disaster or emergency; amend KRS 39B.050 to include the KEV Corps as a part of the local disaster and emergency services organization; amend KRS 39B.070 to permit each city, urban-county government, or charter county government the use of the KEV Corps; amend KRS 39C.110 to include KEV Corps protections relating to limited liability.

Chamber
House
Introduced
Jan 7, 2026
Last action
Jan 14, 2026 — to Veterans, Military Affairs, & Public Protection (H)
Session
2026RS
Momentum
45 · Moderate