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Last action · March 5, 2026

To Economic Development & Workforce Investment (H)

Introduced February 26, 2026

House

Adjourned Sine Die

2026 Regular Session

HB772

AN ACT relating to employment discrimination.

Amend KRS 344.040, 344.050, 344.060, 344.070, 344.080, 344.100, and 344.110 to add protections against discrimination based on weight.

Civil Rights Labor and Industry Occupations and Professions Personnel and Employment

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This bill would add weight as a protected characteristic under Kentucky's existing employment discrimination law. That means employers, employment agencies, and labor organizations would be prohibited from discriminating against workers or job applicants based on their weight, similar to existing protections for characteristics like race or sex. Who it may affect: workers and job seekers across Kentucky, as well as employers, employment agencies, and labor unions.

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