In Committee
2026 Regular Session
SB163
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Amend KRS 341.350, relating to unemployment insurance, to lengthen the verified definite return-to-work or recall-to-work period from 16 weeks to 12 months and add protections for employees whose place of employment can reasonably be expected to resume operations within 12 months following a natural disaster.
Disasters And Recovery EffortsInsuranceLabor and IndustryPersonnel and EmploymentState AgenciesUnemployment CompensationWorkforce
Introduced: February 4, 2026
Last action: March 17, 2026
Returned To Committee On Committees (S)
Legislative History
Feb 4, 2026 · Senate
Introduced In Senate
Feb 4, 2026 · Senate
To Committee On Committees (S)
Mar 17, 2026 · Senate
Taken From Committee On Committees (S) (clerical)
Mar 17, 2026 · Senate
1st Reading (clerical)
Mar 17, 2026 · Senate
Returned To Committee On Committees (S) (clerical)
Primary Sponsor
Phillip.Wheeler@kylegislature.gov
Co-sponsors (4)
gary.clemons@kylegislature.gov
keturah.herron@kylegislature.gov
Mike.Nemes@kylegislature.gov
Robin.Webb@kylegislature.gov