| Last Action | 02/06/26: to Licensing & Occupations (S) |
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| Title | AN ACT relating to welding safety. |
| Bill Documents | Introduced |
| Fiscal Impact Statement | Local Mandate |
| Bill Request Number | 1082 |
| Sponsors | P. Wheeler, G. Clemons |
| Summary of Original Version | Create a new section of KRS Chapter 198B to establish requirements for projects using structural steel welding, such as hiring a certified welder and meeting national welding standards; define terms; exempt welding projects performed or requested on the premises of a homeowner or farmer; EFFECTIVE January 1, 2027. |
| Index Headings of Original Version |
Effective Dates, Delayed - Welders, requirements for structural steel welding, January 1, 2027 Housing, Building, And Construction - Welders, requirements for structural steel welding Labor And Industry - Welders, requirements for structural steel welding Occupations And Professions - Welders, requirements for structural steel welding Workforce - Welders, requirements for structural steel welding Local Mandate - Welders, requirements for structural steel welding |
| 01/15/26 |
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| 02/06/26 |
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Last updated: 2/6/2026 4:20 PM (EST)