HB 811 amends Kentucky law to update gender-neutral language in the state's health services code. This change affects the Secretary for Health and Family Services by ensuring official documents and regulations use inclusive pronouns when describing the role. The bill does not alter the actual powers or funding of the health department, but rather modernizes the terminology used in existing statutes. It applies to all personnel, facilities, and programs under the health services code without changing eligibility requirements or operational procedures.
Create a new section of KRS Chapter 336 to define "covenant not to compete" and "covered employee"; prohibit an employer from requiring a covered employee to enter into a covenant not to compete; set forth civil remedy, damages that can be recovered, and limitations to bring claim; require that provisions to be posted by the employer; prohibit an employer from retaliating against an employee for bringing a civil action; establish application of provisions; amend KRS 336.990 to provide civil penalties.
Amend KRS 304.17A-257 to require health benefit plans to provide coverage for colorectal cancer examinations and laboratory tests specified in the most recent version of a Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services national coverage determination or nationally recognized clinical practice guidelines or recommendations; direct that coverage requirements for colorectal cancer examinations and laboratory tests applies to health benefit plans issued or renewed on or after the effective date of the Act; require the Cabinet for Health and Family Services or the Department for Medicaid Services to obtain federal approval, if necessary; provide authorization from the General Assembly to make changes in the Medicaid program as required under KRS 205.5372(1); EMERGENCY.
Create a new section of KRS Chapter 500 to remove penalties or prosecutions based on pregnancy outcomes; repeal KRS 530.030 related to concealing the birth of an infant.
Amend KRS 157.615 to define "traditional school building"; amend KRS 157.621 to authorize a school district to levy a $.05 equivalent rate for school districts that meet specific district facilities requirements and other requirements; authorize the school district to levy an additional $.05 equivalent rate if the local board of education determines the first levy is insufficient to achieve facility goals; establishes a termination date for the levies of 25 years; provide equalization of the levy; establish conditions for receiving equalization of the levy; extend equalization of eqeualization funding for critical construction needs levy; amend KRS 160.290 to require a school district to consolidate or modify the attendance zones of a traditional school building with do not meet certain average daily attendance requirements; appropriate $3,500,000 in each year of the 2026-2028 fiscal biennium for the equalization of established levies; effective July 1, 2026; APPROPRIATION; EMERGENCY.
This bill requires the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet to create administrative regulations following the state's standard administrative process outlined in KRS Chapter 13A. It also authorizes state officials to negotiate with other states to join the Nonresident Violator Compact, which would allow Kentucky to share information about out-of-state vehicle violations. The legislation affects the Transportation Cabinet, Department of Vehicle Regulation, and any authorized agents working on transportation matters. By mandating compliance with established regulatory procedures, the bill ensures transparency and consistency in how transportation rules are developed and enforced.
This bill amends a Kentucky law governing property condemnation for economic development projects to include gender-neutral language. The amendment ensures that when a government entity takes private property for public use, it must provide proper public notice and prove the specific purpose for the condemnation. If the property is not developed within five years according to the stated purpose, the original owner has the right to repurchase the land at the price the government paid, plus recover legal costs. The change applies to all governmental units in Kentucky and affects property owners whose land might be taken for development purposes.
This bill amends Kentucky law to update technical requirements and deadlines for the Finance and Administration Cabinet's public website displaying executive branch spending records. It requires the website to show detailed financial information including payee names, expenditure categories, descriptions, amounts, and links to supporting documents, with data updated weekly from state accounting systems. The legislation also mandates that all state branches share website development software and data to reduce costs and improve public access to government records. Additionally, it clarifies that the Finance and Administration Cabinet maintains exclusive control over executive branch records regardless of where the information is physically stored.
This bill amends Kentucky's workforce investment laws by updating the language in the relevant statute to be gender-neutral. It directly affects the Education and Labor Cabinet and its employees, particularly the secretary who oversees workforce programs. The key changes include clarifying the secretary's authority to manage contracts, enforce fiscal responsibility, investigate wage violations, and share confidential client information with other agencies under specific conditions. The bill also outlines the secretary's powers to issue subpoenas, delegate duties, and appoint staff while protecting the confidentiality of unemployment and career development records.
Create a new section of KRS 157.200 to 157.290 to define terms; require a school district to install and maintain a video and audio surveillance system in every self-contained special education classroom; require a public school to notify a parent of each child in the classroom of the system and the parent's rights within 5 days; permit parents of recorded students access to system footage; require reasonable redaction and segregation to protect student privacy; designate a retention schedule for system footage; require school districts to notify the parents of each student present for an injury in a self-contained special education classroom; amend KRS 157.200 to define "parent" and amend the definition of "special education."
HB 804 amends Kentucky law to update language in financial institution regulations to be gender-neutral. The bill specifically modifies KRS 286.3-380 to change "his or her" to "him or her" when describing how banks may pay deposits made by minors. This change affects financial institutions and their procedures for handling minor deposits. The legislation does not alter the underlying rules for minor deposits, only the wording used in the statute.
This bill amends Kentucky law to authorize the Kentucky Economic Development Finance Authority to create and fund a loan program for small businesses. It allows the authority to lend up to $100,000 to eligible businesses for purposes like expansion, construction, or working capital, with terms that can be more lenient than standard industry practices. To qualify, businesses must operate in manufacturing, agribusiness, services, or technology, avoid being primarily retail-focused, and commit to creating at least one new full-time job. The changes apply to new or existing small businesses operating within the Commonwealth of Kentucky.
