HB 404 Kentucky House · 2026 Regular Session

AN ACT relating to employment.

Summary
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.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
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Governor
Introduced Jan 15, 2026 Last action Jan 23, 2026
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Jan 23, 2026
Committee
to Elections, Const. Amendments & Intergovernmental Affairs (H)
lower
Jan 15, 2026
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to Committee on Committees (H)
lower
Jan 15, 2026
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