Introduced

Passed House

Passed Senate

Became law

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

Last action · January 23, 2026

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

Introduced January 15, 2026

House

Adjourned Sine Die

2026 Regular Session

HB404

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…

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This bill would protect employees who serve in the Kentucky General Assembly or certain local government legislative bodies from being fired, demoted, or disciplined by their employer for missing work due to those duties. Employers with 75 or more employees would be required to grant a leave of absence for up to three House terms or two Senate or local legislative terms. Employers who violate these protections could face a penalty under existing law. Who it may affect: employees at larger businesses who serve or run for seats in the state legislature or qualifying local government bodies, and their employers.

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