HB938Introduced in the House
AN ACT relating to occupational health and safety.
Introduced by Beverly Chester-Burton, District 44
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
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.
Where it stands
to Economic Development & Workforce Investment (H)
March 11, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
No recorded vote is available for this bill yet.
Bill history
introduced in House
to Committee on Committees (H)
to Economic Development & Workforce Investment (H)
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