Kentucky · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 123: AN ACT relating to criminal histories of job applicants.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 123 is a bill introduced in the Kentucky House on January 7, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT relating to criminal histories of job applicants. Primary sponsor: George Brown (Democratic), Beverly Chester-Burton (Democratic), Lindsey Burke (Democratic), Al Gentry (Democratic), Lisa Willner (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (January 14, 2026): to Economic Development & Workforce Investment (H).
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Create a new section of KRS 344.030 to 344.110 to prohibit employers from considering or requiring disclosure of prior criminal history as part of the initial job application; provide that the Act may be cited as the Ban the Box - The Criminal Record Employment Discrimination Act.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 5
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| George Brown | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 77 |
| Beverly Chester-Burton | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 44 |
| Lindsey Burke | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 75 |
| Al Gentry | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 46 |
| Lisa Willner | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 35 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- to Economic Development & Workforce Investment (H)
- to Committee on Committees (H)
- introduced in House