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Became law

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

Last action · March 2, 2026

To Committee On Committees (S)

Introduced March 2, 2026

Senate

Adjourned Sine Die

2026 Regular Session

SB356

AN ACT relating to employment.

Create a new section of KRS Chapter 336 to prohibit all employers of 75 or more employees from demoting, dismissing, disciplining, or discriminating against an employee who misses work because of duties related to being a candidate, member-elect, or member of the General Assembly or legislative body of certain local governments; require an employer to grant a leave of absence if the employee requests it, not to exceed 4 terms for a member of the…

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This bill would protect employees who serve in the Kentucky General Assembly or certain local government legislative bodies from being demoted, fired, disciplined, or otherwise penalized by their employer for missing work due to their duties as an elected official or candidate. It applies to employers with 75 or more employees and requires those employers to grant a leave of absence for up to 4 terms for House members or 3 terms for Senate or…

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