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 been issued; require the secretary for the Education and Labor Cabinet to annually adjust the maximum civil penalties beginning in 2026 by the percentage increase, if any, in the Consumer Price Index for all Urban Customers (CPI-U); direct the secretary to begin a 3 year phase-in for penalty adjustments beginning August 1, 2026.
- Chamber
- House
- Introduced
- Mar 4, 2026
- Last action
- Mar 11, 2026 — to Economic Development & Workforce Investment (H)
- Session
- 2026RS
- Momentum
- 27 · Low