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

Last action · January 21, 2026

To Economic Development & Workforce Investment (H)

Introduced January 13, 2026

House

Adjourned Sine Die

2026 Regular Session

HB341

AN ACT relating to labor standards.

Create a new section of KRS Chapter 337 to require every employer to establish a workplace policy that provides employees the right to disconnect from communications from the employer during nonworking hours; provide exceptions; amend KRS 337.990 to provide a penalty for violation of the lunch period requirements in KRS 337.355 and for violation by an employer of a right to disconnect workplace policy.

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This bill would require Kentucky employers to create a written policy giving workers the right to ignore work-related calls, texts, and emails during their off hours. Exceptions are included for certain situations. Employers who violate the policy or existing lunch break rules could face penalties. Who it may affect: employees and employers across Kentucky, including small business owners.

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