KY SB143

Prohibits legislators and legislative agents from intentionally engaging in sexual harassment of any legislator, legislative agent, or employee of the legislative branch

Classifies violation of the sexual harassment prohibition as ethical misconduct

Allows aggrieved legislative branch employees to seek protection with legislative human resources staff and file claims under KRS 344.200

Defines sexual harassment to include unwanted sexual contact, unwelcome verbal communication of a sexual nature, demeaning or sexually suggestive comments/behavior, display of inappropriate materials in the workplace, and suggestive electronic messages

Specifies that a single incident qualifies as sexual harassment if linked to an employment benefit or is severe