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HB29Introduced in the House

AN ACT relating to leave from employment.

IntroducedHouse Economic Development & Workforce Investment

Introduced by Lindsey Burke, District 75

What does this bill do?

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Official description

Amend KRS 337.415 to define "crime," "immediate family," and "victim"; prohibit employers from discharging or retaliating against an employee who is a crime victim when the employee takes leave to attend proceedings associated with the prosecution of the crime; require an employee to give an employer reasonable notice to take leave when practicable; provide guidelines for use of paid leave; require the employer to maintain confidentiality of records and communication with employee crime victim; create a private right of action for improper discharge, discrimination, retaliation, or failure to maintain confidentiality; amend KRS 337.990 to establish penalties for violations by an employer.

Where it stands

to Economic Development & Workforce Investment (H)

January 13, 2026

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Bill history

  1. introduced in House

  2. to Committee on Committees (H)

  3. to Economic Development & Workforce Investment (H)

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