Kentucky · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 585: AN ACT relating to employment.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 585 is a bill introduced in the Kentucky House on February 6, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT relating to employment. Primary sponsor: Adrielle Camuel (Democratic), Chad Aull (Democratic), George Brown (Democratic), Beverly Chester-Burton (Democratic), Anne Donworth (Democratic), Al Gentry (Democratic), Rachel Roarx (Democratic). 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 336.130 to delete references prohibiting employees becoming a member of a labor or organization as a condition of employment; amend KRS 336.990 to conform; amend KRS 67A.6904, 67C.406, 70.262, 78.470, 78.480, and 345.050 to remove exceptions; amend KRS 336.1341 and 336.135 to conform; repeal KRS 65.016, 336.132, and 336.134.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 7
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adrielle Camuel | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 93 |
| Chad Aull | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 79 |
| George Brown | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 77 |
| Beverly Chester-Burton | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 44 |
| Anne Donworth | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 76 |
| Al Gentry | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 46 |
| Rachel Roarx | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 38 |
“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