Kentucky · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 24: AN ACT relating to employment schedules.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 24 is a bill introduced in the Kentucky House on January 6, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT relating to employment schedules. Primary sponsor: Lindsey Burke (Democratic), George Brown (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (January 13, 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 new sections of KRS Chapter 337 to require employers to give employees a good-faith estimate of the employee's work schedule, maintain a voluntary standby list of employees who wish to work additional hours, post weekly schedules at least 7 days in advance, and provide certain rest periods for employees from being scheduled; allow employees to identify time limitations for scheduling work hours; require compensation for employer changes to the schedule; set forth unlawful practices; amend KRS 337.990 to establish a penalty for violations.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lindsey Burke | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 75 |
| George Brown | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 77 |
“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