AN ACT relating to occupational safety and health penalties.

Amend KRS 338.991 to establish the civil penalty for certain violations of KRS Chapter 338, relating to occupational safety and health, the federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration beginning on August 1, 2026; EFFECTIVE August 1, 2026.

Introduced: February 11, 2026

Last action: February 19, 2026

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This bill would update the civil penalties that can be charged for certain workplace safety violations under Kentucky law. Starting August 1, 2026, those penalty amounts would be tied to federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration standards. Who it may affect: employers and workers covered by workplace safety regulations.

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