Introduced

Passed Senate

Passed House

Became law

Adjourned sine die. The bill was pending when the session ended, so it did not pass.

Last action · February 3, 2026

To Committee On Committees (S)

Introduced February 3, 2026

Senate

Adjourned Sine Die

2026 Regular Session

SB161

AN ACT relating to employment.

Amend KRS 336.130 to delete references restricting rights of public employees to organize, associate collectively, or strike; amend KRS 336.180 to redefine "labor organization" and delete definitions of "candidate," "committee," "contributing organization," "contribution," "election," "electioneering communications," "employer," "fundraiser," "independent expenditure," "political activities," "public employee," "slate of candidates," and "testimonial affair"; amend KRS 336.990 to conform; amend KRS 67A.6904 to allow urban-county governments to make an agreement with a labor organization to require membership in the…

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This bill would remove current restrictions that limit public employees from organizing, collectively associating, or striking. It would also allow public employers and certain local governments to enter agreements requiring workers to join a labor organization as a condition of employment, which is currently prohibited under Kentucky law. Who it may affect: public employees, local government workers, and labor unions across Kentucky.

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