Kentucky · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 755: AN ACT relating to associations and individual representation rights.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 755 is a bill introduced in the Kentucky House on February 25, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT relating to associations and individual representation rights. Primary sponsor: Jason Nemes (Republican), Patrick Flannery (Republican), Chad Aull (Democratic), Jared Bauman (Republican), Ryan Bivens (Republican), John Blanton (Republican), Lindsey Burke (Democratic), Emily Callaway (Republican), Adrielle Camuel (Democratic), Beverly Chester-Burton (Democratic), Anne Donworth (Democratic), Ken Fleming (Republican), Al Gentry (Democratic), Peyton Griffee (Republican), Vanessa Grossl (Republican), John Hodgson (Republican), Nima Kulkarni (Democratic), Matt Lehman (Democratic), Chris Lewis (Republican), Bobby McCool (Republican), Adam Moore (Democratic), Rachel Roarx (Democratic), Tom Smith (Republican), Sarah Stalker (Democratic), Pamela Stevenson (Democratic), Joshua Watkins (Democratic), Susan Witten (Republican). Most recent recorded action (April 15, 2026): recommitted to Appropriations & Revenue (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 336 to allow public employee collective bargaining organizations to represent only dues-paying members; allow nonmember employees to be represented by counsel of their choosing, subject to reasonable employer procedures; grant the labor organization the right to represent a nonmember employee in an action involving the interpretation or enforcement of a collective bargaining agreement; allow nonmember employees to enter into a written agreement with the labor organization for representation for a reasonable fee; apply to agreements entered into or renewed on or after the effective date of the Act.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 13 · Republican 14
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jason Nemes | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 33 |
| Patrick Flannery | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 96 |
| Chad Aull | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 79 |
| Jared Bauman | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 28 |
| Ryan Bivens | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 24 |
| John Blanton | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 92 |
| Lindsey Burke | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 75 |
| Emily Callaway | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 37 |
| Adrielle Camuel | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 93 |
| Beverly Chester-Burton | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 44 |
| Anne Donworth | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 76 |
| Ken Fleming | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 48 |
| Al Gentry | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 46 |
| Peyton Griffee | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 26 |
| Vanessa Grossl | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 88 |
| John Hodgson | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 36 |
| Nima Kulkarni | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 40 |
| Matt Lehman | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 67 |
| Chris Lewis | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 29 |
| Bobby McCool | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 97 |
| Adam Moore | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 45 |
| Rachel Roarx | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 38 |
| Tom Smith | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 86 |
| Sarah Stalker | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 34 |
| Pamela Stevenson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 43 |
| Joshua Watkins | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 42 |
| Susan Witten | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 31 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- recommitted to Appropriations & Revenue (H)
- reported favorably, 2nd reading, to Rules with Committee Substitute (1)
- returned to Local Government (H)
- 1st reading
- taken from Local Government (H)
- to Local Government (H)
- to Committee on Committees (H)
- introduced in House