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HB 556 In Committee

AN ACT relating to family care leave.

Introduced
In Committee
Floor
Crossed Over
Passed
Enacted

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 a qualified employee family care leave; entitle an employee to family care leave for the birth, adoption, or foster care placement of a child or to take care of a family member and establish parameters; amend KRS 337.990 to establish penalties for violations by any person.

Chamber
House
Introduced
Feb 4, 2026
Last action
Feb 11, 2026 — to Economic Development & Workforce Investment (H)
Session
2026RS
Momentum
27 · Low