Kentucky - Session 26RS
Title: 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 to require immunizations as a condition of employment from employees who hold sincere religious beliefs against immunization or for whom immunization would be harmful to his or her health; make technical corrections.
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| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-20 | Introduced | Bill introduced |
| 2026-01-20 | Status | in_committee |
| 2026-01-20 | Latest Action | 01/20/26: to Committee on Committees (S) |
| Bill | Title | Status |
|---|---|---|
| HB 185 | AN ACT relating to employment. | enrolled |
| HB 281 | AN ACT relating to the donation of food. | passed_lower |
| HB 4 | AN ACT relating to grooming a minor. | passed_lower |
| HB 424 | AN ACT relating to social work. | enrolled |
| HB 43 | AN ACT relating to deputy coroner training. | passed_lower |
| HB 448 | AN ACT relating to background checks. | passed_lower |
| HB 48 | AN ACT relating to physical therapy. | passed_lower |
| HB 529 | AN ACT relating to the Parole Board and declaring an emergency. | passed_lower |