HB772

AN ACT relating to employment discrimination.

Introduced·2/26/26
Bill Text

Kentucky HB772 amends employment discrimination laws to protect against discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, weight.

Kentucky HB772 amends the state's employment discrimination laws to prohibit discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, weight, age, and disability. It allows employers to apply different standards of compensation or terms of employment if based on a bona fide seniority or merit system. The bill also mandates that employers provide reasonable accommodations for employees with limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions.

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Where it stands

Current
Economic Development & Workforce Investment Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

DD
2
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

History

Mar 5

House

to Economic Development & Workforce Investment (H)

Feb 26

House

introduced in House

Feb 26

House

to Committee on Committees (H)