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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 337 to require the Office of the Kentucky Center for Statistics to establish a certified living wage based on occupation type and geographic area utilizing data from the Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics program if the employer receives certain financial incentives from local, state, or federal agencies; amend KRS 151B.133 to require the Office of Kentucky Center for Statistics to establish a certified living wage by July 1, 2027, and every year thereafter; amend KRS 337.990 to establish civil penalties.
AI Summary
This bill establishes a "certified living wage" in Kentucky, which is defined as the average hourly pay for employees based on their job type and location, determined by the Office of the Kentucky Center for Statistics using data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Employers who receive financial assistance, tax breaks, or government contracts, or who lease government property, will be required to pay this certified living wage to all their employees. The Office of the Kentucky Center for Statistics must establish this wage by July 1, 2027, and annually thereafter. The bill also introduces civil penalties for employers who violate these provisions, with fines ranging from $100 to $1,000 per employee for each day the violation continues.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
to Economic Development & Workforce Investment (H) (on 01/14/2026)
Official Document
bill text
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bill summary
| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/26RS/hb209.html |
| BillText | https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/recorddocuments/bill/26RS/hb209/orig_bill.pdf |
| Local Mandate Fiscal Impact | https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/recorddocuments/note/26RS/hb209/LM.pdf |
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