HB578

AN ACT relating to unemployment insurance.

Introduced·2/6/26
Bill Text

Kentucky HB578 amends unemployment insurance laws to define terms and establish electronic notice requirements.

Kentucky HB578 amends the Kentucky Revised Statutes to redefine terms related to unemployment insurance, including "approved job training or certification program" and "enhanced federal benefits." It also mandates that notices from the secretary or employers to employees be in writing and delivered electronically, with options for employers and employees to receive notices electronically. The electronic notice system must include multi-factor authentication procedures for accessing nonpublic information.

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Where it stands

Current
Economic Development & Workforce Investment Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

D
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

History

Feb 13

House

to Economic Development & Workforce Investment (H)

Feb 6

House

introduced in House

Feb 6

House

to Committee on Committees (H)