HB 29 KY
AN ACT relating to leave from employment.
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Summary
Amend KRS 337.415 to define "crime," "immediate family," and "victim"; prohibit employers from discharging or retaliating against an employee who is a crime victim when the employee takes leave to attend proceedings associated with the prosecution of the crime; require an employee to give an employer reasonable notice to take leave when practicable; provide guidelines for use of paid leave; require the employer to maintain confidentiality of records and communication with employee crime victim; create a private right of action for improper discharge, discrimination, retaliation, or failure to maintain confidentiality; amend KRS 337.990 to establish penalties for violations by an employer.
Sponsors (3)
- L. Burke Democratic · primary
- C. Aull Democratic · primary
- G. Brown Jr. Democratic · primary
Action history (3)
- Jan 6, 2026 introduced in House · lower
- Jan 6, 2026 to Committee on Committees (H) · lower
- Jan 13, 2026 to Economic Development & Workforce Investment (H) · lower
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