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HB 402 Kentucky House · 2026 Regular Session

AN ACT relating to workers' compensation.

Summary
Amend KRS 342.610 to remove the presumption that the use of an illegal substance prior to an accident caused the injury; provide that the use of an illegal substance shall be the proximate cause of the injury.
Issues: ✗ Labor & EmploymentOpposes Labor & EmploymentBill denies workers' compensation benefits when illegal drug use causes injury, weakening worker protections by restricting eligibility for workplace injury claims.95% confidence
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 15, 2026 Last action Jan 23, 2026
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Jan 23, 2026
Committee
to Economic Development & Workforce Investment (H)
lower
Jan 15, 2026
Committee
to Committee on Committees (H)
lower
Jan 15, 2026
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