AN ACT relating to employment.

Create a new section of KRS Chapter 336 to prohibit all employers of 75 or more employees from demoting, dismissing, disciplining, or discriminating against an employee who misses work because of duties related to being a candidate, member-elect, or member of the General Assembly or legislative body of certain local governments; require an employer to grant a leave of absence if the employee requests it, not to exceed 3 terms for a member of the…

Introduced: January 15, 2026

Last action: January 23, 2026

To Elections, Const. Amendments & Intergovernmental Affairs (H)

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This bill would protect employees who serve in the Kentucky General Assembly or certain local government legislative bodies from being demoted, fired, or penalized at work because of their public duties. Employers with 75 or more employees would also be required to grant a leave of absence to these employees when requested, up to a set number of terms depending on the office held. Employers who violate these rules would face a penalty under existing…

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