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HB 402·KY·house

AN ACT relating to workers' compensation.

In CommitteeFiled Jan 15, 2026
Latest Action

to Economic Development & Workforce Investment (H)

Jan 23, 2026

Summary

The bill makes any employer liable for workers’ compensation benefits regardless of fault and extends that liability to contractors and their insurers for subcontractor employees unless the subcontractor has secured coverage. It also adds exceptions for self‑inflicted harm, drug use, and intentional employer misconduct, and requires proof of coverage for building permits and posted notices of insurance information.

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