HB556

AN ACT relating to family care leave.

Introduced·2/4/26
Bill Text

Kentucky HB556 establishes family care leave for employees to care for a child or family member with a serious health condition.

Kentucky HB556 amends state law to allow employees to take up to twelve work weeks of unpaid family care leave within a twelve-month period. This leave can be used to care for a child or a family member with a serious health condition. The bill defines "family member" and "serious health condition," and it mandates that employers keep related medical information confidential. Employers are prohibited from retaliating against employees who use this leave. The bill also outlines civil penalties for employers who violate related provisions.

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Where it stands

Current
Economic Development & Workforce Investment Committee
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Committee decision

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

History

Feb 11

House

to Economic Development & Workforce Investment (H)

Feb 4

House

introduced in House

Feb 4

House

to Committee on Committees (H)