Kentucky · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 163: AN ACT relating to unemployment insurance.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 163 is a bill introduced in the Kentucky Senate on February 4, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT relating to unemployment insurance. Primary sponsor: Phillip Wheeler (Republican), Gary Clemons (Democratic), Keturah Herron (Democratic), Mike Nemes (Republican), Robin Webb (Republican). Most recent recorded action (March 17, 2026): returned 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.
Amend KRS 341.350, relating to unemployment insurance, to lengthen the verified definite return-to-work or recall-to-work period from 16 weeks to 12 months and add protections for employees whose place of employment can reasonably be expected to resume operations within 12 months following a natural disaster.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2 · Republican 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phillip Wheeler | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 31 |
| Gary Clemons | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 37 |
| Keturah Herron | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 35 |
| Mike Nemes | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 38 |
| Robin Webb | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 18 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- returned to Committee on Committees (S)
- 1st reading
- taken from Committee on Committees (S)
- to Committee on Committees (S)
- introduced in Senate