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Became law

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

HB342

AN ACT relating to employment advertising.

Create a new section of KRS Chapter 337 to prohibit employers from publishing job postings for ghost jobs; amend KRS 337.990 to establish a penalty for violations.

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This bill would make it illegal for employers in Kentucky to post job listings for positions they do not actually intend to fill, sometimes called ghost jobs. It would also set penalties for employers who break this rule. The goal is to protect job seekers from wasting time applying for openings that are not real. Who it may affect: job seekers, employers, and small businesses that post hiring advertisements.

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