HB597

AN ACT relating to retirement income savings plans for private sector employees.

Introduced·2/9/26
Bill Text

Establishes a voluntary payroll-deduction Roth IRA for private sector employees of small businesses in Kentucky.

The bill creates the Commonwealth Retirement Savings Plan, a voluntary payroll-deduction Roth IRA for private sector employees of small businesses in Kentucky. Employers can choose to participate and facilitate payroll deductions for employees who affirmatively elect to enroll. The plan is administered by a board of trustees, which includes the State Treasurer and other members with expertise in retirement savings. The board is responsible for designing, establishing, and operating the plan in accordance with best practices, ensuring simplicity, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness.

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Where it stands

Current
Small Business & Information Technology Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

0
1
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

History

Feb 17

House

to Small Business & Information Technology (H)

Feb 9

House

introduced in House

Feb 9

House

to Committee on Committees (H)