Introduced January 20, 2026
SB108
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Create a new section of KRS Chapter 344 to require employers that mandate employee immunization to allow exceptions based on religious belief or medical contraindication; provide sample form for employee affirmation; establish which health care providers can support a medical exemption; require notice of exemptions; establish civil cause of action for violations and a claim under workers' compensation; amend KRS 344.030 to define term; amend KRS 344.040 to make it an unlawful practice for employers…
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This bill would require Kentucky employers who mandate vaccines to allow workers to opt out based on sincere religious beliefs or a medical reason documented by a qualifying health care provider. It also makes it an unlawful employment practice to require vaccination of employees who qualify for these exemptions, and it gives workers the ability to sue or file a workers' compensation claim if an employer violates these rules. Employers would be required to notify…
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Legislative History
Primary Sponsor
Steve West
Senator · Senate District 27
Co-sponsors (21)
Lindsey Tichenor
Senator · Senate District 06
Gary Boswell
Senator · Senate District 08
Matthew Deneen
Senator · Senate District 10
Donald Douglas
Senator · Senate District 22
Greg Elkins
Senator · Senate District 28
Shelley Frommeyer
Senator · Senate District 24
Rick Girdler
Senator · Senate District 15
Scott Madon
Senator · Senate District 29
Amanda Mays Bledsoe
Senator · Senate District 12
Stephen Meredith
Senator · Senate District 05
Robert Mills
Senator · Senate District 04
Mike Nemes
Senator · Senate District 38
Matt Nunn
Senator · Senate District 17
Steve Rawlings
Senator · Senate District 11
Aaron Reed
Senator · Senate District 07
Craig Richardson
Senator · Senate District 03
Brandon Storm
Senator · Senate District 21
Phillip Wheeler
Senator · Senate District 31
Gex Williams
Senator · Senate District 20
Mike Wilson
Senator · Senate District 32
George Wise
Senator · Senate District 16
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