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Introduced
01/13/2026
01/13/2026
In Committee
01/21/2026
01/21/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Amend KRS 65.016 and 337.275 to allow a local government to adopt and enforce an ordinance that requires a minimum wage at a rate higher than that found in KRS 337.275 for employers located within that government's jurisdiction.
AI Summary
This bill allows local governments in Kentucky, such as cities and counties, to establish and enforce their own minimum wage ordinances that can be higher than the state's minimum wage. Currently, state law (KRS 65.016) generally prohibits local governments from setting wage requirements, but this bill amends that by adding a provision that permits them to enact ordinances for a minimum wage exceeding the rate set by state law (KRS 337.275), which is currently $7.25 per hour. If both a county and a city within that county pass such ordinances, the higher minimum wage will apply within the city limits. The bill also makes minor technical changes to the existing state minimum wage law.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
to Local Government (H) (on 01/21/2026)
Official Document
bill text
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bill summary
| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/26RS/hb336.html |
| BillText | https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/recorddocuments/bill/26RS/hb336/orig_bill.pdf |
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