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Senate Bill 98

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Last Action 02/11/26: 2nd reading, to Rules
Title AN ACT relating to welding safety.
Bill Documents Introduced
Fiscal Impact Statement Local Mandate
Bill Request Number 1082
Sponsors P. Wheeler, G. Clemons, S. Madon, G. Neal
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

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01/15/26
  • introduced in Senate
  • to Committee on Committees (S)
02/06/26
  • to Licensing & Occupations (S)
02/10/26
  • reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar
02/11/26
  • 2nd reading, to Rules


Last updated: 2/17/2026 6:57 PM (EST)