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KY HB208
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/7/2026
Primary Sponsor
Nima Kulkarni
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AI Summary
- Requires all Kentucky employers to create an emergency action plan covering procedures for fire, natural disaster, and other threatening situations
- Employers with more than 10 employees must maintain written plans available for employee review; employers with 10 or fewer may communicate plans orally
- Plans must be provided in the language(s) spoken by employees and include fire reporting procedures, evacuation routes, post-evacuation accounting, and emergency contact information
- Employers must establish and maintain an employee alarm system with distinctive signals complying with federal OSHA requirements (29 C.F.R. sec. 1910.165)
- Employers must designate and train employees to assist with evacuations and review the plan with employees when hired, when responsibilities change, or when the plan is updated
Legislative Description
AN ACT relating to workplace safety.
Occupational Safety and Health
Last Action
to Economic Development & Workforce Investment (H)
1/14/2026
Committee Referrals
Economic Development & Workforce Investment1/14/2026
Committee On Committees1/7/2026
Full Bill Text
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