26RS HB 938

Actions

Last Action	03/04/26: to Committee on Committees (H)
Title	AN ACT relating to occupational health and safety.
Bill Documents	Introduced
Bill Request Number	301
Sponsor	B. Chester-Burton
Summary of Original Version	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.
Index Headings of Original Version	Labor And Industry - Occupational health and safety of employees, violation penalties, increase Occupational Safety And Health - Employer violation penalties, increase Safety - Occupational health and safety of employees, violation penalties, increase Small Business - Occupational health and safety of employees, violation penalties, increase State Agencies - Education and Labor Cabinet, employer violation penalties, increase Personnel And Employment - Occupational health and safety of employees, violation penalties, increase