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HB 585·KY·house

AN ACT relating to employment.

In CommitteeFiled Feb 6, 2026
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to Economic Development & Workforce Investment (H)

Feb 13, 2026

Summary

The measure updates Kentucky labor law so employees can freely form unions, choose their own negotiators, and strike, while stopping employers from requiring union membership or dues. It adds civil and criminal penalties for violations and tasks the Education and Labor Cabinet with enforcement. The changes also cover police, firefighters and corrections staff employed by urban‑county governments.

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