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KY HB320

KY HB320
AN ACT relating to civil procedure.


summary

Introduced
01/22/2024
In Committee
03/21/2024
Crossed Over
03/06/2024
Passed
03/28/2024
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
04/10/2024

Introduced Session

2024 Regular Session

Bill Summary

Amends KRS 337.385 to establish a statute of limitations of three years for wage and hour violations; creates a new section of KRS Chapter 413 to establish a statute of limitations of three years for actions against an employer for wrongful discharge in violation of public policy and for a violation of KRS 344.030 to 344.110 or KRS 344.372; and amends KRS 454.210 to expand personal jurisdiction of courts over nonresidents.

AI Summary

This bill amends Kentucky's laws to establish a 3-year statute of limitations for wage and hour violations, wrongful discharge claims, and violations of the Kentucky Civil Rights Act. It also expands the personal jurisdiction of Kentucky courts over non-residents, allowing courts to assert jurisdiction over a wider range of claims and activities conducted both within and outside the state. The bill aims to clarify and streamline the legal process for addressing labor and employment disputes as well as expand the ability of Kentucky courts to adjudicate cases involving out-of-state parties.

Committee Categories

Business and Industry, Justice

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

became law without Governor's Signature (Acts Ch. 157) (on 04/10/2024)

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