Create new sections of KRS Chapter 337 to define terms and make the termination of employment without cause unlawful; establish amount that may be recovered for wrongful discharge; specify when the employers' internal procedures are to be used.
Amend KRS 116.055 to permit a registered independent to vote in the primary of 1 party for each primary opened by that party; require that an independent be registered as an independent on December 31 immediately preceding the primary; amend KRS 117.125 to require that electronic voting machines be reprogrammed to allow a registered independent to vote for a party's candidates in a primary; amend KRS 118.125 to prohibit a primary candidate from being a registered independent.
This bill amends Kentucky's securities laws to make technical corrections to the state's exemption provisions. It clarifies that anyone claiming an exemption from securities regulations must prove they qualify for it. The bill also gives the state securities commissioner authority to require sellers to file detailed statements about their claimed exemptions and to suspend registrations if information is misleading or incomplete. Additionally, it establishes a process for interested parties to request official rulings on whether specific securities transactions qualify for exemptions, including a $250 filing fee. These changes aim to improve clarity and enforcement of existing securities rules without altering the fundamental regulatory framework.
This bill designates the bridge at Morgan County High School as the Don McKenzie Memorial Bridge in honor of a local community member. It requires the Transportation Cabinet to officially name the bridge and install signage within 30 days of the resolution taking effect. The legislation recognizes Don McKenzie's contributions to Morgan County, including his long-time operation of a local business and volunteer work with youth sports programs. The bill affects only the Transportation Cabinet and the specific bridge in Morgan County, with no changes to funding or operational procedures.
Direct the Legislative Research Commission to establish the Real Estate Modernization Task Force to conduct a review of the real property laws of the Commonwealth; establish task force membership; require the task force to meet at least monthly during the 2026 Interim; require the task force to submit its findings and recommendations to the Legislative Research Commission by December 1, 2026.
Amend KRS 164.769 to establish a pilot program to provide scholarships to students pursuing a teaching career in a math- or science-related discipline to be administered by the Kentucky Higher Education Assistance Authority; establish scholarship recipient selection, award, and repayment process; appropriate $4,175,000 in each fiscal year of the 2026-2028 fiscal biennium to support the program; APPROPRIATION; EMERGENCY.
This bill amends Kentucky law to update gender-neutral language in provisions regarding physician competency evaluations. It directly affects physicians whose licenses may be reviewed due to suspected physical or mental conditions that could impact their ability to practice medicine safely. The key change involves replacing gendered terms like "his or her" with inclusive language throughout the statute, without altering the underlying legal requirements for examinations, disciplinary actions, or license reinstatement processes. The bill does not introduce new policies but modernizes existing language to ensure it applies equally to all physicians regardless of gender identity.
This bill amends Kentucky insurance law to update a reference from "executive director" to "commissioner" in the statute governing liability self-insurance groups. The change requires these groups to notify the insurance commissioner immediately of any changes in required filing information or compliance methods. This adjustment clarifies which official receives notifications from self-insurance entities under the state's insurance code. The bill does not alter the core requirements for self-insurance groups but updates the title of the regulatory official within the existing legal framework.
HB 811 amends Kentucky law to update gender-neutral language in the state's health services code. This change affects the Secretary for Health and Family Services by ensuring official documents and regulations use inclusive pronouns when describing the role. The bill does not alter the actual powers or funding of the health department, but rather modernizes the terminology used in existing statutes. It applies to all personnel, facilities, and programs under the health services code without changing eligibility requirements or operational procedures.
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.
Amend KRS 304.17A-257 to require health benefit plans to provide coverage for colorectal cancer examinations and laboratory tests specified in the most recent version of a Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services national coverage determination or nationally recognized clinical practice guidelines or recommendations; direct that coverage requirements for colorectal cancer examinations and laboratory tests applies to health benefit plans issued or renewed on or after the effective date of the Act; require the Cabinet for Health and Family Services or the Department for Medicaid Services to obtain federal approval, if necessary; provide authorization from the General Assembly to make changes in the Medicaid program as required under KRS 205.5372(1); EMERGENCY.
Create a new section of KRS Chapter 500 to remove penalties or prosecutions based on pregnancy outcomes; repeal KRS 530.030 related to concealing the birth of an infant.
