26RS HB 623

House Bill 623

Actions

Last Action	02/11/26: to Committee on Committees (H)
Title	AN ACT relating to leave from employment.
Bill Documents	Introduced
Fiscal Impact Statement	Local Mandate
Bill Request Number	955
Sponsor	R. Roarx
Summary of Original Version	Amend KRS 337.415, relating to court-ordered appearances by employees, to define terms; 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 civil cause of action for improper discharge, discrimination, retaliation, and failing to maintain confidentiality; amend KRS 337.990 to establish a civil penalty for employer violations.
Index Headings of Original Version	Courts - Crime victims, leave from employment Witnesses - Leave from employment for court appearances, requirements for employer and employee Civil Rights - Crime victims, leave from employment Crime Victims - Leave from employment for court appearances, requirements for employer and employee Labor And Industry - Crime victims, leave from employment Personnel And Employment - Crime victims, leave from employment Workforce - Leave from employment for court appearances, requirements for employer and employee Local Mandate - Crime victims, leave from employment