SB143

AN ACT relating to legislative ethics.

Introduced·1/30/26
Bill Text

Kentucky SB143 prohibits sexual harassment by legislators and legislative agents.

Kentucky SB143 amends the Kentucky Revised Statutes to prohibit legislators and legislative agents from engaging in sexual harassment. The bill defines sexual harassment as any sexual advance, request for sexual favors, or other verbal or physical conduct or communication of a sexual nature that creates a hostile work environment or interferes with job performance. Violations are considered ethical misconduct. Employees who experience harassment can notify human resources and file a claim.

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History

Jan 30

Senate

introduced in Senate

Jan 30

Senate

to Committee on Committees (S)