Kentucky legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Kentucky HB755: AN ACT relating to associations and individual representation rights.
Status: In committee, April 15, 2026
Create a new section of KRS Chapter 336 to allow public employee collective bargaining organizations to represent only dues-paying members; allow nonmember employees to be represented by counsel of their choosing, subject to reasonable employer procedures; grant the labor organization the right to represent a nonmember employee in an action involving the interpretation or enforcement of a collective bargaining agreement; allow nonmember employees to enter into a written agreement with the labor organization for representation for a reasonable fee; apply to agreements entered into or renewed on or after the effective date of the Act.
What the bill says
An act relating to associations and individual representation rights.
From the engrossed text:
AN ACT relating to associations and individual representation rights. WHEREAS, public employee labor organizations expend resources derived solely from voluntary membership dues; and WHEREAS, principles of fairness support allowing labor organizations to direct member-provided resources toward the benefit of those who voluntarily choose membership; and WHEREAS, nothing in this Act alters the obligation of a certified bargaining representative to negotiate collective bargaining agreements on behalf of all employees in the bargaining unit; NOW, THEREFORE, Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the Commonwealth of Kentucky: SECTION 1. A NEW SECTION OF KRS CHAPTER 336 IS CREATED TO READ AS FOLLOWS: (1) A labor organization certified or recognized as the recognized bargaining representative of a bargaining unit of public employees under this chapter shall represent all employees in the bargaining unit in collective bargaining negotiations and in the administration and enforcement of a collective bargaining agreement without discrimination. (2) In any proceeding in which the labor organization would otherwise have the right or obligation to provide representation under the collective bargaining agreement that does not involve the interpretation or enforcement of a collective bargaining agreement, a nonmember employee may represent himself or herself or be represented by counsel or a representative of the employee's choosing, subject to reasonable employer procedures. (3) (a) In any proceeding involving the interpretation or enforcement …
Sponsors
- Jason Nemes (R, HD-033) · primary sponsor
- Patrick Flannery (R, HD-096)
- Chad Aull (D, HD-079)
- Jared Bauman (R, HD-028)
- Ryan Bivens (R, HD-024)
- John Blanton (R, HD-092)
- Lindsey Burke (D, HD-075)
- Emily Callaway (R, HD-037)
- Adrielle Camuel (D, HD-093)
- Beverly Chester-Burton (D, HD-044)
- Anne Donworth (D, HD-076)
- Ken Fleming (R, HD-048)
Latest actions
- : recommitted to Appropriations & Revenue (H)
- : reported favorably, 2nd reading, to Rules with Committee Substitute (1)
- : returned to Local Government (H)
- : 1st reading
- : taken from Local Government (H)
- : to Local Government (H)
- : to Committee on Committees (H)
- : introduced in House
Subjects: State Employees, Local Mandate, Labor And Industry, Public Officers And Employees, Workforce, Collective Bargaining
Common questions
- What is HB755?
- HB755 is a bill in the Kentucky Legislature (2026 Regular Session): AN ACT relating to associations and individual representation rights.
- What does HB755 do?
- In its own words: An act relating to associations and individual representation rights.
- What is the status of HB755?
- In committee as of April 15, 2026. Latest action: recommitted to Appropriations & Revenue (H) (April 15, 2026).
- Who sponsored HB755?
- Jason Nemes (R, HD-033), with 11 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for HB755?
- On the Kentucky Legislature website: https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/26rs/hb755.html
Source: official Kentucky record. Tracked by Delilah, AI for legislation across all 50 states and Congress.