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KY SB136

Bill

Status

Engrossed

2/11/2026

Primary Sponsor

Shelley Frommeyer

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires the cabinet to refer suspected unemployment insurance fraud cases to county attorneys, Commonwealth's attorneys, and the U.S. Department of Labor within 30 days of determining suspected fraud has occurred

  • Removes previous requirement to refer cases to the Kentucky Justice and Public Safety Cabinet and the U.S. Department of Justice

  • Mandates that fraud referrals include the employer/employee/claimant names, contact information for the suspected fraudulent actor, and all information filed with or reported to the cabinet regarding the suspected fraud

  • Requires a legal disposition finding the employee or contractor guilty under the evidentiary standard and burden of proof (per KRS 500.070) before employment can be terminated under this section

Legislative Description

AN ACT relating to unemployment insurance.

State Agencies

Last Action

to Committee on Committees (H)

2/11/2026

Committee Referrals

Committee On Committees2/11/2026
Rules2/6/2026
Economic Development, Tourism, & Labor2/4/2026
Committee on Committees1/29/2026

Full Bill Text

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