HB 938

Kentucky House of Representatives bill in Session 26RS.

Status: in_committee. Latest action: March 11, 2026.

AN ACT relating to occupational health and safety.

Bill ID KY-26RS-HB-938
Session 26RS
Status in_committee
Committee Economic Development & Workforce Investment
House of Representatives in_committee 2026-03-11
Education
Summary

Amend KRS 338.991 to increase the civil penalties for employers who have violated any provision of KRS Chapter 338, received a citation for a violation of the requirements of KRS Chapter 338, or failed to correct a violation for which a citation has been issued; require the secretary for the Education and Labor Cabinet to annually adjust the maximum civil penalties beginning in 2026 by the percentage increase, if any, in the Consumer Price Index for all Urban Customers (CPI-U); direct the secretary to begin a 3 year phase-in for penalty adjustments beginning August 1, 2026.

Sponsor
Beverly Chester-Burton
Official Source Back to Bills
Actions Timeline
Date Event Detail
2026-03-04 Introduced Bill introduced
2026-03-11 Status in_committee
2026-03-11 Latest Action 03/11/26: to Economic Development & Workforce Investment (H)
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