HB402

AN ACT relating to workers' compensation.

Introduced·1/15/26
Bill Text

Kentucky HB402 amends workers' compensation laws to require proof of coverage before building permits and establish employer liability.

Kentucky HB402 modifies workers' compensation regulations, mandating local building officials to verify workers' compensation coverage before issuing building permits. Employers must post notices about their workers' compensation insurance at payroll locations. The bill outlines employer liability for employee injuries, excluding cases where the employee intended self-harm, used illegal substances, or the employer deliberately caused harm. Employers and contractors are liable for compensation unless the subcontractor has secured it.

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Current
Economic Development & Workforce Investment Committee
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History

Jan 23

House

to Economic Development & Workforce Investment (H)

Jan 15

House

introduced in House

Jan 15

House

to Committee on Committees (H)