HB 404 KY Introduced
AN ACT relating to employment.
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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.
Sponsors (3)
- A. Gentry Democratic · primary
- D. Grossberg Democratic · primary
- R. Roarx Democratic · primary
Action history (3)
- Jan 15, 2026 introduced in House · lower
- Jan 15, 2026 to Committee on Committees (H) · lower
- Jan 23, 2026 to Elections, Const. Amendments & Intergovernmental Affairs (H) · lower
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