Kentucky · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 62: AN ACT relating to unlawful 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 62 is a bill introduced in the Kentucky House on January 7, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT relating to unlawful employment. Primary sponsor: John Hodgson (Republican), Shane Baker (Republican), Ryan Bivens (Republican), Steve Bratcher (Republican), Emily Callaway (Republican), Josh Calloway (Republican), Deanna Gordon (Republican), Kevin Jackson (Republican), D.J. Johnson (Republican), Matt Lockett (Republican), Marianne Proctor (Republican). Most recent recorded action (January 20, 2026): reassigned to Judiciary (H).
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Create a new section of KRS Chapter 434 to define "unauthorized alien"; establish the crime of unlawful employment as a Class A misdemeanor.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 11
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Hodgson | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 36 |
| Shane Baker | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 85 |
| Ryan Bivens | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 24 |
| Steve Bratcher | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 25 |
| Emily Callaway | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 37 |
| Josh Calloway | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 10 |
| Deanna Gordon | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 81 |
| Kevin Jackson | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 20 |
| D.J. Johnson | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 13 |
| Matt Lockett | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 39 |
| Marianne Proctor | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 60 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- reassigned to Judiciary (H)
- to Economic Development & Workforce Investment (H)
- to Committee on Committees (H)
- introduced in House