In Committee
2026 Regular Session
HB738
Log in to followAN ACT relating to unemployment insurance.
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 25, 2026
Last action: March 4, 2026
To Economic Development & Workforce Investment (H)
Legislative History
Feb 25, 2026 · House
Introduced In House
Feb 25, 2026 · House
To Committee On Committees (H)
Mar 4, 2026 · House
To Economic Development & Workforce Investment (H)
Primary Sponsor
Al.Gentry@kylegislature.gov
Co-sponsors (1)
beverly.chesterburton@kylegislature.gov
