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Introduced
02/11/2026
02/11/2026
In Committee
02/19/2026
02/19/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Amend KRS 338.991 to establish the civil penalty for certain violations of KRS Chapter 338, relating to occupational safety and health, the federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration beginning on August 1, 2026; EFFECTIVE August 1, 2026.
AI Summary
This bill, effective August 1, 2026, amends Kentucky Revised Statutes (KRS) Chapter 338, which governs occupational safety and health, by changing how civil penalties for certain violations are determined. Instead of the state setting specific penalty amounts, the bill mandates that the civil penalties for various violations, including willful or repeated violations, serious violations, and failure to correct violations, will be established by the federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and adjusted annually as published in the Federal Register. This means that the penalties for these workplace safety and health infractions will align with federal standards, rather than being set by Kentucky law.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
to Economic Development & Workforce Investment (H) (on 02/19/2026)
Official Document
bill text
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bill summary
| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/26RS/hb620.html |
| BillText | https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/recorddocuments/bill/26RS/hb620/orig_bill.pdf |
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