Kentucky · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 402: AN ACT relating to workers' compensation.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 402 is a bill introduced in the Kentucky House on January 15, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT relating to workers' compensation. Primary sponsor: Al Gentry (Democratic), Chad Aull (Democratic), Tina Bojanowski (Democratic), Adrielle Camuel (Democratic), Beverly Chester-Burton (Democratic), Anne Donworth (Democratic), Daniel Grossberg (Democratic), Erika Hancock (Democratic), Nima Kulkarni (Democratic), Matt Lehman (Democratic), Rachel Roarx (Democratic), Joshua Watkins (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (January 23, 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 342.610 to remove the presumption that the use of an illegal substance prior to an accident caused the injury; provide that the use of an illegal substance shall be the proximate cause of the injury.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 12
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Al Gentry | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 46 |
| Chad Aull | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 79 |
| Tina Bojanowski | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 32 |
| Adrielle Camuel | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 93 |
| Beverly Chester-Burton | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 44 |
| Anne Donworth | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 76 |
| Daniel Grossberg | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 30 |
| Erika Hancock | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 57 |
| Nima Kulkarni | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 40 |
| Matt Lehman | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 67 |
| Rachel Roarx | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 38 |
| Joshua Watkins | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 42 |
“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