Senate
Signed By Governor
2026 Regular Session
SB98
Log in to followAN ACT relating to welding safety.
Create a new section of KRS Chapter 198B to establish requirements for projects using structural steel welding, such as hiring a certified welder and meeting national welding standards; define terms; exempt welding projects performed or requested on the premises of a homeowner or farmer; EFFECTIVE January 1, 2027.
Effective Dates, DelayedHousing, Building, and ConstructionLabor and IndustryOccupations and ProfessionsWorkforceLocal Mandate
Introduced: January 15, 2026
Last action: April 27, 2026
Signed By Governor (Acts Ch. 201)
Legislative History
Jan 15, 2026 · Senate
Introduced In Senate
Jan 15, 2026 · Senate
To Committee On Committees (S)
Feb 6, 2026 · Senate
To Licensing & Occupations (S)
Feb 10, 2026 · Senate
Reported Favorably, 1st Reading, To Calendar
Feb 11, 2026 · Senate
2nd Reading, To Rules (clerical)
Feb 23, 2026 · Senate
Posted For Passage In The Regular Orders Of The Day For Wednesday, February 25 2026 (clerical)
Feb 25, 2026 · Senate
3rd Reading, Passed 33-4 (clerical)
Feb 26, 2026 · House
Received In House
Primary Sponsor
Phillip.Wheeler@kylegislature.gov
Co-sponsors (4)
gary.clemons@kylegislature.gov
scott.madon@kylegislature.gov
Gerald.Neal@kylegislature.gov
gex.williams@kylegislature.gov
Roll calls
April 15, 2026
House: 3rd reading, passed 89-5 with Floor Amendment (4)
Yea: 89
Nay: 5