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Passed Senate

Became law

Adjourned sine die. The bill was pending when the session ended, so it did not pass.

Last action · January 14, 2026

To Economic Development & Workforce Investment (H)

Introduced January 7, 2026

House

Adjourned Sine Die

2026 Regular Session

HB124

AN ACT relating to a living wage.

Create a new section of KRS Chapter 337 to require any employer doing business in Kentucky that receives governmental incentives or subsidies to pay its employees a living wage.

Labor and Industry Wages and Hours Workforce Local Mandate

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This bill would require employers in Kentucky who receive government incentives or subsidies to pay their workers a living wage. It applies specifically to businesses that benefit from public financial support, linking that support to a minimum pay standard for employees. Who it may affect: workers employed by businesses that receive government incentives or subsidies, and employers seeking or currently receiving such public financial support.

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