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HB 123 Kentucky House · 2026 Regular Session

AN ACT relating to criminal histories of job applicants.

Summary
Create a new section of KRS 344.030 to 344.110 to prohibit employers from considering or requiring disclosure of prior criminal history as part of the initial job application; provide that the Act may be cited as the Ban the Box - The Criminal Record Employment Discrimination Act.
Issues: ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeProhibits employment discrimination based on criminal history, aligning with criminal justice reform to reduce recidivism and promote reintegration of formerly incarcerated individuals.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentProhibits employers from considering criminal history in hiring, reducing employment discrimination and protecting workers' rights under Labor & Employment policies.95% confidence
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 7, 2026 Last action Jan 14, 2026
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Jan 14, 2026
Committee
to Economic Development & Workforce Investment (H)
lower
Jan 7, 2026
Committee
to Committee on Committees (H)
lower
Jan 7, 2026
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