Labor & Employment (Workers' Compensation)

in committee · Kentucky · House Jan 23, 2026

HB 402: AN ACT relating to workers' compensation.

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.

Topics ✗ 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

Sub-Topics Workers' Compensation

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in committee · Kentucky · House Jan 23, 2026

HB 403: AN ACT relating to workers' compensation.

Amend KRS 342.610 to exclude certain levels of delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol in the blood from the presumption that an injury was caused by the introduction of certain substances into the employee's body.

Topics ✗ Labor & EmploymentOpposes Labor & EmploymentExcludes THC levels from presumption in workers' comp claims, making it harder for injured workers to receive benefits by removing automatic protection.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Workers' Compensation

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