Kentucky · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 578: AN ACT relating to unemployment insurance.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 578 is a bill introduced in the Kentucky House on February 6, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT relating to unemployment insurance. Primary sponsor: Chad Aull (Democratic), Ryan Bivens (Republican), Ryan Dotson (Republican), Vanessa Grossl (Republican), John Hodgson (Republican), Felicia Rabourn (Republican), T.J. Roberts (Republican), Aaron Thompson (Republican), Timmy Truett (Republican). Most recent recorded action (February 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 341.005 to define "certified mail," "multi-factor authentication," and "notice"; creates a new section of KRS Chapter 341 to require any notice from the secretary of the Education and Labor Cabinet or any employer to employers or employees to be in writing and delivered by any method of governmental, commercial, or electronic delivery; require the secretary to provide employers and employees the option to receive only electronic notices; require the electronic notice system to utilize effective privacy controls, including multi-factor authentication procedures.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1 · Republican 8
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chad Aull | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 79 |
| Ryan Bivens | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 24 |
| Ryan Dotson | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 73 |
| Vanessa Grossl | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 88 |
| John Hodgson | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 36 |
| Felicia Rabourn | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 47 |
| T.J. Roberts | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 66 |
| Aaron Thompson | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 98 |
| Timmy Truett | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 89 |
“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