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HB 772

AN ACT relating to employment discrimination.

In Plain Language

This bill adds weight to the list of protected characteristics under employment discrimination law. Employers would be prohibited from discriminating against employees or job applicants based on their weight. The changes apply to the existing employment discrimination statutes that already protect people based on other characteristics like race, gender, and disability.

Official summary

Amend KRS 344.040, 344.050, 344.060, 344.070, 344.080, 344.100, and 344.110 to add protections against discrimination based on weight.

Sponsor

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Cosponsors

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Latest action

to Economic Development & Workforce Investment (H)

Mar 5, 2026

Official source

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Action history

Mar 5, 2026 to Economic Development & Workforce Investment (H)

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