HB620

AN ACT relating to occupational safety and health penalties.

Introduced·2/11/26
Bill Text

Kentucky HB620 aligns state occupational safety and health penalties with federal OSHA standards.

Kentucky HB620 amends state law to align civil penalties for occupational safety and health violations with federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards, effective August 1, 2026. The bill specifies that penalties for willful or repeated violations, serious violations, and failure to correct violations will be set by OSHA. It also includes provisions for de minimis violations, which will not incur penalties, and outlines penalties for knowingly making false statements or causing harm to inspectors.

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Where it stands

Current
Economic Development & Workforce Investment Committee
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Committee decision

Sponsors

DD
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

History

Feb 19

House

to Economic Development & Workforce Investment (H)

Feb 11

House

introduced in House

Feb 11

House

to Committee on Committees (H)