HB124

AN ACT relating to a living wage.

Introduced·1/7/26
Bill Text

Kentucky HB124 mandates a living wage for employees of certain businesses in Kentucky.

Kentucky HB124 introduces a new section defining a "living wage" as at least 130% of the county's poverty level. The bill requires employers in Kentucky to pay a living wage to their employees if the business receives government subsidies, is in a tax incentive zone, contracts with government agencies, or leases government property. This applies to businesses starting operations in Kentucky after the bill's effective date.

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Where it stands

Current
Economic Development & Workforce Investment Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

DDD
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

History

Jan 14

House

to Economic Development & Workforce Investment (H)

Jan 7

House

introduced in House

Jan 7

House

to Committee on Committees (H)