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Last action · January 20, 2026
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Introduced January 20, 2026

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Adjourned Sine Die
2026 Regular Session

AN ACT relating to conditions of employment.

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

Jan 20, 2026 · Senate
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Jan 20, 2026 · Senate
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Steve West

Senator · Senate District 27

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Lindsey Tichenor

Senator · Senate District 06

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Gary Boswell

Senator · Senate District 08

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Matthew Deneen

Senator · Senate District 10

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Donald Douglas

Senator · Senate District 22

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Greg Elkins

Senator · Senate District 28

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Shelley Frommeyer

Senator · Senate District 24

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Rick Girdler

Senator · Senate District 15

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Scott Madon

Senator · Senate District 29

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Amanda Mays Bledsoe

Senator · Senate District 12

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Stephen Meredith

Senator · Senate District 05

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Robert Mills

Senator · Senate District 04

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Mike Nemes

Senator · Senate District 38

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Matt Nunn

Senator · Senate District 17

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Steve Rawlings

Senator · Senate District 11

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Aaron Reed

Senator · Senate District 07

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Craig Richardson

Senator · Senate District 03

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Brandon Storm

Senator · Senate District 21

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Phillip Wheeler

Senator · Senate District 31

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Gex Williams

Senator · Senate District 20

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Mike Wilson

Senator · Senate District 32

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George Wise

Senator · Senate District 16

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Max.Wise@kylegislature.gov

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