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HB 404 In Committee

AN ACT relating to employment.

Introduced
In Committee
Floor
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Enacted

Create a new section of KRS Chapter 336 to prohibit all employers of 75 or more employees from demoting, dismissing, disciplining, or discriminating against an employee who misses work because of duties related to being a candidate, member-elect, or member of the General Assembly or legislative body of certain local governments; require an employer to grant a leave of absence if the employee requests it, not to exceed 3 terms for a member of the House of Representatives, or 2 terms for a member of the Senate or a member of a specified legislative body of a local government; amend KRS 336.990 to provide a penalty for employers who violate Section 1 of the Act.

Chamber
House
Introduced
Jan 15, 2026
Last action
Jan 23, 2026 — to Elections, Const. Amendments & Intergovernmental Affairs (H)
Session
2026RS
Momentum
31 · Low