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HB 29 In Committee

AN ACT relating to leave from employment.

Introduced
In Committee
Floor
Crossed Over
Passed
Enacted

Amend KRS 337.415 to define "crime," "immediate family," and "victim"; prohibit employers from discharging or retaliating against an employee who is a crime victim when the employee takes leave to attend proceedings associated with the prosecution of the crime; require an employee to give an employer reasonable notice to take leave when practicable; provide guidelines for use of paid leave; require the employer to maintain confidentiality of records and communication with employee crime victim; create a private right of action for improper discharge, discrimination, retaliation, or failure to maintain confidentiality; amend KRS 337.990 to establish penalties for violations by an employer.

Chamber
House
Introduced
Jan 6, 2026
Last action
Jan 13, 2026 — to Economic Development & Workforce Investment (H)
Session
2026RS
Momentum
31 · Low