AN ACT relating to family care leave.

Amend KRS 337.010 to define "committed relationship," "family care leave," "family member," "health care provider," "same employer," and "serious health condition"; create a new section of KRS Chapter 337 to prohibit employers from refusing to grant a qualified employee family care leave; entitle an employee to family care leave for the birth, adoption, or foster care placement of a child or to take care of a family member and establish parameters; amend KRS 337.990 to establish penalties for violations by any person.

Introduced: February 4, 2026

Last action: February 11, 2026

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This bill would require Kentucky employers to provide family care leave to eligible employees for events such as the birth, adoption, or foster placement of a child, or to care for a family member with a serious health condition. It sets out definitions for key terms and establishes penalties for employers who do not comply. The bill is currently in committee in the Kentucky House. Who it may affect: employees and employers across Kentucky, particularly working parents, caregivers, and those who may need time away from work to address a family member's health needs.

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