In Committee
2026 Regular Session
SB356
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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 4 terms for a member of the House of Representatives, or 3 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.
CitiesConsolidated Local GovernmentsCounties, CharterCounties, UrbanEducation, Elementary and SecondaryGeneral AssemblyLocal GovernmentPersonnel and EmploymentUnified Local GovernmentsLocal Mandate
Introduced: March 2, 2026
Last action: March 2, 2026
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Legislative History
Mar 2, 2026 · Senate
Introduced In Senate
Mar 2, 2026 · Senate
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Primary Sponsor
gary.clemons@kylegislature.gov
