HB 286
AN ACT relating to veteran entrepreneurs.
In Plain Language
This bill creates a new Veteran Entrepreneur Program run by the Office of Entrepreneurship to help veterans start or grow businesses. It updates existing small business loan programs to include veterans and gives veterans preference when applying for small business loans.
Official summary
Create a new section of Subchapter 12 of KRS Chapter 154 to create the Veteran Entrepreneur Program to be administered by the Office of Entrepreneurship; establish requirements and program details; amend KRS 154.12-277 and 154.12-278 to include the Veteran Entrepreneur Program; and amend KRS 154.12-330 to give preference to veterans in the issuance of small business loans.
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Latest action
to Veterans, Military Affairs, & Public Protection (H)
Jan 16, 2026
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