Kentucky Military Legislation & Policies

Latest Status

Remote Driver's License and Vehicle Registration Renewal (Driver's License): Kentucky Policy Implemented

Demographic Data

State residents include:

17,296 active-duty service members
6,663 active-duty spouses
13,934 active-duty children
16,944 National Guard and reserve members
7,220 National Guard and reserve spouses
11,376 National Guard and reserve children

Data source: DMDC, Dec. 31, 2023.

Samantha Sliney

Southeast Regional Liaison

Southeast Region

AL, FL, GA, KY, NC, SC, TN

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Ms. Sliney became Southeastern region liaison in 2024. Prior to joining the DSLO, she served as an attorney advisor for the Joint Special Operations Command and, for 10 years prior to that, as an active-duty judge advocate in the Air Force. Ms. Sliney currently serves as a JAG in the New Jersey Air National Guard. She is an Army military spouse and graduate of the North Carolina Central University School of Law.

State-Specific Progress on State Policy Priorities and Sub-Priorities

See the latest status on legislation and policies being advanced in this state on state policy priorities important to military families. Find quick access to this state’s regional liaison, along with demographic data for the military community in this state.

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Medicaid Waivers

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Child Abuse Identification and Reporting

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03/28/2024HB 453

02/22/2024HB 453

04/09/2024

Child Abuse Identification and Reporting Final Legislation

Amend KRS 620.040 to require the Cabinet for Health and Family Services to determine the military status of any parent or guardian subject to a child abuse/neglect investigation and to notify a Department of Defense family advocacy program of an investigation involving a member of the United States Armed Forces.

For more information, view the full legislative or policy details.

Military Spouse Teacher Certification0/3 Sub-priorities passed

SUB-PRIORITIES

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Expediting Applications

Temporary Licensing

Improving Endorsements

Veteran Hiring Protection

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02/10/2015HB-164

03/24/2015HB-164

04/01/2015

Protection for Private Sector veterans' Hiring Policies Final Legislation

A private employer may have a voluntary veterans' preference employment policy.

For more information, view the full legislative or policy details.

Purple Star Schools Program

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04/12/2024HB 469

03/21/2024HB 469

04/16/2024

Purple Star Schools Program Final Legislation

Create a new section of KRS Chapter 160 to define "military-connected student" and "purple star school"; establish the Purple Star School Program and set requirements for eligibility; designate the Kentucky Commission on Military Affairs as the governing body of the program

For more information, view the full legislative or policy details.

Service Member Licensure and Credit

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02/23/2017HB-113

03/14/2017HB-113

03/21/2017

Licensure and Academic Credit for Separating Service Members Final Legislation

Licensing and crediting agencies may issue a license, certificate, or other document to a United States military service member or veteran who is seeking a license, permit, certificate, or other document under this section and has met certain criteria.

For more information, view the full legislative or policy details.

Advance Enrollment

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03/01/2019HB 399

02/12/2020HB 266

03/24/2020

Advance Enrollment Final Legislation

Amend KRS 159.075 to include parents or guardians who are transferring to a reserve component or separating from the military under honorable conditions; include a home under contract to be built as a qualifying residence; allow qualifying students to temporarily reside outside of district if the housing is unavailable and be included in the attending district's average daily attendance.

For more information, view the full legislative or policy details.

In-State Tuition Continuity

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02/22/2019356

03/14/2019356

03/26/2019

In-State Tuition Continuity Final Legislation

Amend KRS 164.2844 to allow an Armed Forces member, spouse, or dependent maintain resident status of in state at the time of acceptance

For more information, view the full legislative or policy details.

Virtual School Enrollment

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Pro Bono Representation

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State Response to Military Interpersonal Violence0/3 Sub-priorities passed

SUB-PRIORITIES

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ENACTED

Recognize MPOs

Increase Peace Officer Responsibilities

Allow Virtual Appearance or Provide Victim Travel Funds

Ask the Question Campaign

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ENACTED

Remote Driver's License and Vehicle Registration Renewal2/2 Sub-priorities passed

SUB-PRIORITIES

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Driver's License

09/30/2024

Driver's License Final Legislation

Kentucky residents currently serving in the United States military who are stationed or assigned to a base or other location outside the boundaries of the Commonwealth may renew a Class D operator's license by mail/email utilizing form: TC 94-28 APPLICATION FOR RENEWAL OR DUPLICATE LICENSE BY MAIL (MILITARY PERSONNEL & MILITARY DEPENDENTS ONLY). Make check payable to the Kentucky State Treasurer Please complete the form and email it to KYTC.MilitaryRen@ky.gov or mail the form to: Kentucky Transportation Cabinet Division of Driver Licensing Attn: Driver Education 200 Mero Street Frankfort, KY 40622

For more information, view the full legislative or policy details.

Vehicle Registration

09/30/2024

Vehicle Registration Final Legislation

Kentucky allows online renewal of vehicle registrations for military personnel and their dependents.

For more information, view the full legislative or policy details.

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