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Introduced January 13, 2026

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Adjourned Sine Die
2026 Regular Session

HB339

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AN ACT relating to employment protections for members of the Civil Air Patrol.

Create a new section of KRS Chapter 36 to define "employee"; and "employer" provide employment protections for members of the Civil Air Patrol in private businesses and local governments; amend KRS 61.394 to extend state government employment protections to members of the Civil Air Patrol.

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This bill would protect Civil Air Patrol members from being fired, demoted, or otherwise penalized at work for taking time off to perform Civil Air Patrol duties. It would apply these protections to employees at private businesses and local governments, and extend similar protections that already exist for state government workers. Who it may affect: Civil Air Patrol members who are employed by private businesses, local governments, or state agencies in Kentucky.

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Legislative History

Jan 13, 2026 · House
Introduced In House
Jan 13, 2026 · House
To Committee On Committees (H)
Jan 22, 2026 · House
To Local Government (H)

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Walker Thomas

Representative · House District 008

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Robert Duvall

Representative · House District 017

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Daniel Grossberg

Representative · House District 030

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Kim King

Representative · House District 055

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Scott Sharp

Representative · House District 100

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Scott.Sharp@kylegislature.gov

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