Kentucky · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 108: AN ACT relating to conditions of employment.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 108 is a bill introduced in the Kentucky Senate on January 20, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT relating to conditions of employment. Primary sponsor: Steve West (Republican), Lindsey Tichenor (Republican), Gary Boswell (Republican), Matt Deneen (Republican), Don Douglas (Republican), Greg Elkins (Republican), Shelley Frommeyer (Republican), Rick Girdler (Republican), Scott Madon (Republican), Amanda Bledsoe (Republican), Steve Meredith (Republican), Robby Mills (Republican), Mike Nemes (Republican), Matt Nunn (Republican), Steve Rawlings (Republican), Aaron Reed (Republican), Craig Richardson (Republican), Brandon Storm (Republican), Phillip Wheeler (Republican), Gex Williams (Republican), Mike Wilson (Republican), Max Wise (Republican). Most recent recorded action (January 20, 2026): to Committee on Committees (S).
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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 344 to require employers that mandate employee immunization to allow exceptions based on religious belief or medical contraindication; provide sample form for employee affirmation; establish which health care providers can support a medical exemption; require notice of exemptions; establish civil cause of action for violations and a claim under workers' compensation; amend KRS 344.030 to define term; amend KRS 344.040 to make it an unlawful practice for employers to require immunizations as a condition of employment from employees who hold sincere religious beliefs against immunization or for whom immunization would be harmful to his or her health; make technical corrections.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 22
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steve West | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 27 |
| Lindsey Tichenor | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 6 |
| Gary Boswell | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 8 |
| Matt Deneen | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 10 |
| Don Douglas | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 22 |
| Greg Elkins | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 28 |
| Shelley Frommeyer | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 24 |
| Rick Girdler | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 15 |
| Scott Madon | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 29 |
| Amanda Bledsoe | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 12 |
| Steve Meredith | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 5 |
| Robby Mills | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 4 |
| Mike Nemes | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 38 |
| Matt Nunn | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 17 |
| Steve Rawlings | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 11 |
| Aaron Reed | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 7 |
| Craig Richardson | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 3 |
| Brandon Storm | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 21 |
| Phillip Wheeler | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 31 |
| Gex Williams | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 20 |
| Mike Wilson | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 32 |
| Max Wise | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 16 |
“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 Committee on Committees (S)
- introduced in Senate