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KY HB62

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/7/2026

Primary Sponsor

John Hodgson

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Creates a new criminal offense of "unlawful employment" under KRS Chapter 434

  • Defines "unauthorized alien" as a person unlawfully present in the United States under the federal Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. sec. 1101 et seq.)

  • Makes it illegal for a person who is unlawfully present in the U.S. to knowingly seek employment or perform work in exchange for any form of remuneration

  • Classifies unlawful employment as a Class A misdemeanor

Legislative Description

AN ACT relating to unlawful employment.

Crimes and Punishments

Last Action

reassigned to Judiciary (H)

1/20/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary1/20/2026
Economic Development & Workforce Investment1/14/2026
Committee On Committees1/7/2026

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