| KY | SB98 | Pass | Create a new section of KRS Chapter 198B to establish requirements for projects using structural steel welding, such as hiring a certified welder and meeting national welding standards; define terms; exempt welding projects performed or requested on ...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2026-04-27
signed by Governor (Acts Ch. 201) |
| KY | HB755 | Intro
Sine Die | Create a new section of KRS Chapter 336 to allow public employee collective bargaining organizations to represent only dues-paying members; allow nonmember employees to be represented by counsel of their choosing, subject to reasonable employer proce...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2026-04-15
To House Appropriations and Revenue Committee |
| KY | HB500 | Pass | The State/Executive Branch Budget: Details Part I, Operating Budget; details Part II, Capital Projects Budget; details Part III, General Provisions; details Part IV, State Salary/Compensation, Benefit, and Employment Policy; details Part V, Funds Tra...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2026-04-14
delivered to Secretary of State (Acts Ch. 168) |
| KY | SB136 | Pass | Amend KRS 341.416, relating to suspected unemployment insurance fraud, to require the Education and Labor Cabinet to refer suspected fraud cases to the United States Department of Labor and to remove the Kentucky Justice and Public Safety Cabinet and...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2026-04-13
signed by Governor (Acts Ch. 123) |
| KY | HB5 | Pass | Create new sections of KRS Chapter 197 to establish the Kentucky Community and Technical College System Prison Education Program within the Department of Corrections in partnership with the Kentucky Community and Technical College System (KCTCS) to p...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2026-04-09
signed by Governor (Acts Ch. 64) |
| KY | SB343 | Pass | Create a new section of KRS Chapter 342 to establish the Department of Workers' Claims to be administratively attached to the Office of the Governor; amend KRS 342.122 to provide that the combined budgets of the Occupational Safety and Health Review ...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2026-04-09
became law without Governor's Signature (Acts Ch. 61) |
| KY | HB732 | Engross
Sine Die | Create a new section of KRS Chapter 336 to define terms; allow a public or private entity to contribute funds to a portable benefit plan as a form of compensation to a self-employed worker; prohibit using contributions to determine a worker's classif...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2026-03-31
To Senate Committee on Committees |
| KY | SR120 | Pass | Recognize Labor Lobby Day on February 25, 2026.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2026-03-27
adopted by voice vote |
| KY | SB351 | Fail | Amend KRS 161.030 to prohibit the Education Professional Standards Board from issuing or renewing certificates to individuals who have been treated for or diagnosed with a disorder that is excluded from the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990; re...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2026-03-26
WITHDRAWN |
| KY | HB888 | Intro
Sine Die | Create a new section of KRS Chapter 65 to prohibit any local government from entering into any future collective bargaining agreement; grandfather existing collective bargaining rights; amend KRS 160.160, relating to local boards of education, to pro...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2026-03-25
To House Economic Development & Workforce Investment Committee |
| KY | SB163 | Intro
Sine Die | Amend KRS 341.350, relating to unemployment insurance, to lengthen the verified definite return-to-work or recall-to-work period from 16 weeks to 12 months and add protections for employees whose place of employment can reasonably be expected to resu...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2026-03-17
To Senate Committee on Committees |
| KY | HB713 | Engross
Sine Die | Amend various sections of KRS 216.701 to 216.709 to define terms; require health facilities to display a notice in a prominent location advising of possible consequences of threatening or aggressive behavior toward health care workers; require health...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2026-03-16
To Senate Health Services Committee |
| KY | HB926 | Intro
Sine Die | Amend KRS 154.12-280 to change the Kentucky Film Office to the Kentucky Entertainment Commission; require the commission to promote film and television, music recording and production, live performances, workforce development, and regional entertainm...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2026-03-16
To House Economic Development & Workforce Investment Committee |
| KY | HB938 | Intro
Sine Die | Amend KRS 338.991 to increase the civil penalties for employers who have violated any provision of KRS Chapter 338, received a citation for a violation of the requirements of KRS Chapter 338, or failed to correct a violation for which a citation has ...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2026-03-11
To House Economic Development & Workforce Investment Committee |
| KY | HB814 | Intro
Sine Die | Create new sections of KRS Chapter 337 to define terms and make the termination of employment without cause unlawful; establish amount that may be recovered for wrongful discharge; specify when the employers' internal procedures are to be used.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2026-03-09
To House Economic Development & Workforce Investment Committee |
| KY | HB813 | Intro
Sine Die | Create a new section of KRS Chapter 336 to define "covenant not to compete" and "covered employee"; prohibit an employer from requiring a covered employee to enter into a covenant not to compete; set forth civil remedy, damages that can be recovered,...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2026-03-09
To House Economic Development & Workforce Investment Committee |
| KY | HB771 | Intro
Sine Die | Create a new section of KRS Chapter 337 to require employers to provide earned paid sick leave to employees; provide that employees earn paid sick leave upon the date of hire and can use the leave after being employed for 90 days; set forth allowable...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2026-03-05
To House Economic Development & Workforce Investment Committee |
| KY | HB772 | Intro
Sine Die | Amend KRS 344.040, 344.050, 344.060, 344.070, 344.080, 344.100, and 344.110 to add protections against discrimination based on weight.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2026-03-05
To House Economic Development & Workforce Investment Committee |
| KY | SR145 | Pass | Honor the Kentucky State Building and Construction Trades Council and recognize Trades Day at the Capitol on March 5, 2026.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2026-03-05
adopted by voice vote |
| KY | HB738 | Intro
Sine Die | Amend KRS 341.350, relating to unemployment insurance, to lengthen the verified definite return-to-work or recall-to-work period from 16 weeks to 12 months and add protections for employees whose place of employment can reasonably be expected to resu...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2026-03-04
To House Economic Development & Workforce Investment Committee |
| KY | HB725 | Intro
Sine Die | Amend KRS 141.019, relating to income tax, to define terms; allow a deduction from gross income for professional membership dues paid for taxable years beginning on or after January 1, 2027, but before January 1, 2031; amend KRS 131.190 to allow the ...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2026-03-03
To House Appropriations and Revenue Committee |
| KY | HB699 | Intro
Sine Die | Create a new section of KRS 18A.005 to 18A.200 to define "child," "family medical leave," "fictive kin," "foster care placement," "kinship care placement," and "parent"; provide classified and unclassified employees family medical leave of up to 6 we...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2026-03-02
To House State Government Committee |
| KY | SB241 | Intro
Sine Die | Amend KRS 141.019, relating to income tax, to define terms; allow a deduction from gross income for professional membership dues paid for taxable years beginning on or after January 1, 2027, but before January 1, 2031; amend KRS 131.190 to allow the ...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2026-02-24
To Senate Committee on Committees |
| KY | HB653 | Intro
Sine Die | Repeal and reenact KRS 344.010 to define terms; amend KRS 344.020, relating to the purpose of the Kentucky's civil rights chapter, to prohibit discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity; amend KRS 344.025, 344.040, 344.050, ...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2026-02-24
To House Judiciary Committee |
| KY | HB207 | Fail | Amend KRS 141.019, relating to income tax, to define "professional membership dues" and "union dues"; allow a deduction from gross income for union dues and professional membership dues paid for taxable years beginning on or after January 1, 2027, bu...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2026-02-19
WITHDRAWN |
| KY | HB620 | Intro
Sine Die | Amend KRS 338.991 to establish the civil penalty for certain violations of KRS Chapter 338, relating to occupational safety and health, the federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration beginning on August 1, 2026; EFFECTIVE August 1, 2026.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2026-02-19
To House Economic Development & Workforce Investment Committee |
| KY | HB623 | Intro
Sine Die | Amend KRS 337.415, relating to court-ordered appearances by employees, to define terms; prohibit employers from discharging or retaliating against an employee who is a crime victim when the employee takes leave to attend proceedings associated with t...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2026-02-19
To House Economic Development & Workforce Investment Committee |
| KY | SB167 | Fail | Amend KRS 141.019, relating to income tax, to define terms; allow a deduction from gross income for union dues and professional membership dues paid for taxable years beginning on or after January 1, 2027, but before January 1, 2031; amend KRS 131.19...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2026-02-17
WITHDRAWN |
| KY | HB597 | Intro
Sine Die | Create new sections of KRS Chapter 41 to establish the Commonwealth Retirement Savings Plan as a voluntary payroll-deduction Roth IRA savings program for employees of private employers with fewer than 50 employees; define terms; create a governing bo...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2026-02-17
To House Small Business & Information Technology Committee |
| KY | HB578 | Intro
Sine Die | Amend KRS 341.005 to define "certified mail," "multi-factor authentication," and "notice"; creates a new section of KRS Chapter 341 to require any notice from the secretary of the Education and Labor Cabinet or any employer to employers or employees ...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2026-02-13
To House Economic Development & Workforce Investment Committee |
| KY | HB579 | Intro
Sine Die | Amend KRS 341.350 to eliminate the 1 week waiting period for unemployment benefits; amend KRS 341.090 to conform.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2026-02-13
To House Economic Development & Workforce Investment Committee |
| KY | HB585 | Intro
Sine Die | Amend KRS 336.130 to delete references prohibiting employees becoming a member of a labor or organization as a condition of employment; amend KRS 336.990 to conform; amend KRS 67A.6904, 67C.406, 70.262, 78.470, 78.480, and 345.050 to remove exception...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2026-02-13
To House Economic Development & Workforce Investment Committee |
| KY | HB556 | Intro
Sine Die | Amend KRS 337.010 to define "committed relationship," "family care leave," "family member," "health care provider," "same employer," and "serious health condition"; create a new section of KRS Chapter 337 to prohibit employers from refusing to grant ...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2026-02-11
To House Economic Development & Workforce Investment Committee |
| KY | HB496 | Intro
Sine Die | Amend KRS 199.894 to define "outdoor nature-based early learning and child-care program"; create a new section of KRS Chapter 199 to establish the licensure and operations requirements of outdoor nature-based early learning and child-care programs; e...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2026-02-04
To House Families & Children Committee |
| KY | SB161 | Intro
Sine Die | Amend KRS 336.130 to delete references restricting rights of public employees to organize, associate collectively, or strike; amend KRS 336.180 to redefine "labor organization" and delete definitions of "candidate," "committee," "contributing organiz...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2026-02-03
To Senate Committee on Committees |
| KY | HB472 | Intro
Sine Die | Create new sections of KRS Chapters 45A, 56, and 65 to require that state and local contracts contain a provision that any iron, steel, or aluminum used in all state and local projects be manufactured in the United States unless a waiver is granted; ...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2026-01-30
To House Economic Development & Workforce Investment Committee |
| KY | HB450 | Intro
Sine Die | Amend KRS 341.350, relating to unemployment insurance benefits, to reduce the required weekly verifiable work search activities from 5 to 3 and the required formal submitting of applications or interviewing for employment from 3 to 1.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2026-01-29
To House Economic Development & Workforce Investment Committee |
| KY | HB449 | Intro
Sine Die | Create a new section of KRS Chapter 337 to provide a remedy for employees misclassified as independent contractors; amend KRS 337.010 to define "independent contractor" and "misclassified"; repeal KRS 336.137, relating to marketplace contractors.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2026-01-29
To House Economic Development & Workforce Investment Committee |
| KY | HB437 | Intro
Sine Die | Amend KRS 341.350 to eliminate the 1 week waiting period for unemployment benefits; amend KRS 341.090 to conform.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2026-01-28
To House Economic Development & Workforce Investment Committee |
| KY | HB403 | Intro
Sine Die | Amend KRS 342.610 to exclude certain levels of delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol in the blood from the presumption that an injury was caused by the introduction of certain substances into the employee's body.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2026-01-23
To House Economic Development & Workforce Investment Committee |
| KY | HB402 | Intro
Sine Die | Amend KRS 342.610 to remove the presumption that the use of an illegal substance prior to an accident caused the injury; provide that the use of an illegal substance shall be the proximate cause of the injury.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2026-01-23
To House Economic Development & Workforce Investment Committee |
| KY | HB339 | Intro
Sine Die | Create a new section of KRS Chapter 36 to define "employee"; and "employer" provide employment protections for members of the Civil Air Patrol in private businesses and local governments; amend KRS 61.394 to extend state government employment protect...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2026-01-22
To House Local Government Committee |
| KY | SB115 | Intro
Sine Die | Amend KRS 344.010 to define terms; amend KRS 344.020, relating to the purpose of the Kentucky's civil rights chapter, to prohibit discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity; amend KRS 344.025, 344.040, 344.050, 344.060, 344....
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2026-01-22
To Senate Committee on Committees |
| KY | SB117 | Intro
Sine Die | Create new sections of KRS Chapter 337 to prohibit subcontractors from misclassifying employees on capital projects as independent contractors; define terms; establish criteria for classifying workers as employees or independent contractors; provide ...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2026-01-22
To Senate Committee on Committees |
| KY | HB346 | Intro
Sine Die | Amend KRS 336.130 to delete references restricting rights of public employees to organize, associate collectively, or strike; amend KRS 336.180 to redefine "labor organization" and delete definitions of "candidate," "committee," "contributing organiz...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2026-01-21
To House Local Government Committee |
| KY | HB336 | Intro
Sine Die | Amend KRS 65.016 and 337.275 to allow a local government to adopt and enforce an ordinance that requires a minimum wage at a rate higher than that found in KRS 337.275 for employers located within that government's jurisdiction.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2026-01-21
To House Local Government Committee |
| KY | HB345 | Intro
Sine Die | Create new sections of KRS Chapter 337 to establish a prevailing wage law for all public works projects; amend KRS 12.020, 99.480, 227.487, 151B.015, 337.010, and 337.990 to conform.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2026-01-21
To House Economic Development & Workforce Investment Committee |
| KY | HB349 | Intro
Sine Die | Amend KRS 337.010 to increase the applicable threshold of employees of retail stores and service industries from $95,000 to $500,000 average annual gross volume of sales for the employer; amend KRS 337.275 to incrementally raise minimum wage of hourl...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2026-01-21
To House Economic Development & Workforce Investment Committee |
| KY | HB342 | Intro
Sine Die | Create a new section of KRS Chapter 337 to prohibit employers from publishing job postings for ghost jobs; amend KRS 337.990 to establish a penalty for violations.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2026-01-21
To House Economic Development & Workforce Investment Committee |
| KY | HB341 | Intro
Sine Die | Create a new section of KRS Chapter 337 to require every employer to establish a workplace policy that provides employees the right to disconnect from communications from the employer during nonworking hours; provide exceptions; amend KRS 337.990 to ...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2026-01-21
To House Economic Development & Workforce Investment Committee |
