HB 813 Kentucky House · 2026 Regular Session

AN ACT relating to contracts.

Summary
Create a new section of KRS Chapter 336 to define "covenant not to compete" and "covered employee"; prohibit an employer from requiring a covered employee to enter into a covenant not to compete; set forth civil remedy, damages that can be recovered, and limitations to bring claim; require that provisions to be posted by the employer; prohibit an employer from retaliating against an employee for bringing a civil action; establish application of provisions; amend KRS 336.990 to provide civil penalties.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2026
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Governor
Introduced Mar 2, 2026 Last action Mar 9, 2026
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Mar 9, 2026
Committee
to Economic Development & Workforce Investment (H)
lower
Mar 2, 2026
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to Committee on Committees (H)
lower
Mar 2, 2026
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