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Introduced
01/07/2026
01/07/2026
In Committee
01/14/2026
01/14/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Create a new section of KRS Chapter 434 to define "unauthorized alien"; establish the crime of unlawful employment as a Class A misdemeanor.
AI Summary
This bill creates a new section within Kentucky Revised Statutes (KRS) Chapter 434, which deals with crimes against property. It defines "unauthorized alien" as someone who is in the United States illegally according to federal immigration law, specifically citing the Immigration and Nationality Act. The bill then establishes the crime of "unlawful employment," which occurs when an unauthorized alien knowingly seeks a job or performs work in exchange for payment. This offense is classified as a Class A misdemeanor, the most serious type of misdemeanor in Kentucky, carrying potential penalties of up to one year in jail and a fine of up to $500.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry, Justice
Sponsors (11)
John Hodgson (R)*,
Shane Baker (R),
Ryan Bivens (R),
Steve Bratcher (R),
Emily Callaway (R),
Josh Calloway (R),
Deanna Frazier Gordon (R),
Kevin Jackson (R),
D.J. Johnson (R),
Matt Lockett (R),
Marianne Proctor (R),
Last Action
reassigned to Judiciary (H) (on 01/20/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/26RS/hb62.html |
| BillText | https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/recorddocuments/bill/26RS/hb62/orig_bill.pdf |
| Corrections Impact | https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/recorddocuments/note/26RS/hb62/CI.pdf |
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