Kentucky Senate Bill 98
Session 2026RS
AN ACT relating to welding safety.
Active
Passed Senate on Feb 25, 2026
Sponsors
First Action
Jan 15, 2026
Latest Action
Apr 1, 2026
Origin Chamber
Senate
Type
Bill
Bill Number
98
State
Kentucky
Session
2026RS
checkPassed on February 25, 2026
Motion Text
PASS SB 98
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Summary
Create a new section of KRS Chapter 198B to establish requirements for projects using structural steel welding, such as hiring a certified welder and meeting national welding standards; define terms; exempt welding projects performed or requested on the premises of a homeowner or farmer; EFFECTIVE January 1, 2027.
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04/01/2026
Senate
floor amendment (3) filed
03/25/2026
Senate
floor amendments (1) and (2) filed
03/25/2026
Senate
2nd reading, to Rules
03/24/2026
Senate
reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar
03/17/2026
House
reassigned to Veterans, Military Affairs, & Public Protection (H)
03/05/2026
House
to Licensing, Occupations, & Administrative Regulations (H)
02/26/2026
House
to Committee on Committees (H)
02/26/2026
House
received in House
02/25/2026
Senate
3rd reading, passed 33-4
02/23/2026
Senate
posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Wednesday, February 25 2026
02/11/2026
Senate
2nd reading, to Rules
02/10/2026
Senate
reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar
02/06/2026
Senate
to Licensing & Occupations (S)
01/15/2026
Senate
to Committee on Committees (S)
01/15/2026
Senate
introduced in Senate
Sources
KY Legislature
Open States
Record Created
Jan 16, 2026 12:38:03 AM
Record Updated
Apr 2, 2026 1:16:26 PM