HB713

AN ACT relating to workplace violence against health care professionals.

Chamber Passed·3/10/26

Kentucky HB713 mandates workplace safety assessments and plans for health facilities to prevent violence against health care workers.

Kentucky HB713 requires health facilities to develop and execute workplace safety assessments and plans to identify and mitigate risks of workplace violence against health care workers. The bill outlines specific areas for assessment, including staffing patterns, job design, and security risks. Health facilities must also report incidents of workplace violence, provide support to affected individuals, and train workers on reporting procedures. The Cabinet for Health and Family Services will audit compliance and may exempt accredited facilities.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the House · 98–0 · Mar 10
Current
Health Services Committee
Next
Senate floor vote

Sponsors

0
3
RRR
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

House: Veto Override RCS# 217

98 Yea

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0 Nay

2 Absent

RR

Calendar

Mar 5

12:00 PM

House Committee On Health Services

History

Mar 16

Senate

to Health Services (S)

Mar 10

Senate

received in Senate

Mar 10

Senate

to Committee on Committees (S)