Kentucky · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 26: AN ACT relating to workers' compensation for first responders.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 26 is a bill introduced in the Kentucky House on January 6, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT relating to workers' compensation for first responders. Primary sponsor: Lindsey Burke (Democratic), Chad Aull (Democratic), George Brown (Democratic), Beverly Chester-Burton (Democratic), Al Gentry (Democratic), Tony Hampton (Republican). 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.
Amend KRS 342.0011, relating to workers' compensation, to expand the definition of "injury" to include psychological injuries for police officers, firefighters, emergency medical services personnel, front-line staff members, or members of the National Guard; create a new section of KRS Chapter 342 to establish when psychological injuries are valid workers' compensation claims when not a direct result of a physical injury.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 5 · Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lindsey Burke | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 75 |
| Chad Aull | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 79 |
| George Brown | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 77 |
| Beverly Chester-Burton | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 44 |
| Al Gentry | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 46 |
| Tony Hampton | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 62 |
“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