AN ACT relating to the defense of employees of a local government.

Amend KRS 65.2005 to establish that a local government is not required to provide a legal defense for an employee and may refuse to pay a settlement or judgment against an employee if the employee refuses to cooperate or has been convicted or pled guilty to a crime arising from an action that led to the claim being filed; establish that a local government may file a claim against the employee to recover the amount…

Introduced: February 12, 2025

Last action: February 14, 2025

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This bill changes the rules about when local governments in Kentucky must provide legal defense and pay settlements for their employees. Under this bill, a local government can refuse to defend an employee or cover a judgment against them if the employee does not cooperate or is convicted of a crime connected to the lawsuit. It also allows the local government to sue the employee to recover money it already paid out in those situations,…

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