HB 578
AN ACT relating to unemployment insurance.
In Plain Language
This bill updates Kentucky's unemployment insurance rules to require that notices from the state or employers to workers and employers be sent in writing, with options to receive them electronically. The electronic system must include security measures like multi-factor authentication to protect privacy.
Official summary
Amend KRS 341.005 to define "certified mail," "multi-factor authentication," and "notice"; creates a new section of KRS Chapter 341 to require any notice from the secretary of the Education and Labor Cabinet or any employer to employers or employees to be in writing and delivered by any method of governmental, commercial, or electronic delivery; require the secretary to provide employers and employees the option to receive only electronic notices; require the electronic notice system to utilize effective privacy controls, including multi-factor authentication procedures.
Sponsor
C. Aull (Democratic-79)
Cosponsors
8 listed
Latest action
to Economic Development & Workforce Investment (H)
Feb 13, 2026
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