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HB 901

AN ACT relating to retirement benefits for employees participating in hazardous positions in the County Employees Retirement System.

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Mike Clines and 1 co-sponsor

Kentucky bill modifies retirement benefits for county employees in hazardous positions, potentially increasing costs to counties and affecting workforce retention in dangerous roles.

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Bill Summary · HB 901

Legislative bill overview

HB 901 modifies retirement benefits for Kentucky county employees who work in hazardous positions within the County Employees Retirement System (CERS). The bill adjusts compensation or eligibility terms specifically for workers exposed to dangerous job conditions. The exact provisions are not detailed in the available legislative summary.

Why is this important

County employees in hazardous roles—such as corrections officers, emergency responders, and maintenance workers in dangerous environments—face elevated physical and health risks. Retirement benefit adjustments for these workers can affect recruitment and retention of critical county personnel, as well as long-term budget obligations for local governments across Kentucky.

Potential points of contention

  • Fiscal impact on counties: Enhanced or accelerated retirement benefits increase unfunded liabilities that counties must eventually pay, potentially straining local budgets
  • Equity concerns: Changes to hazardous-duty retirement may raise questions about fairness compared to non-hazardous county employees or private sector workers
  • Definition scope: Determining which positions qualify as "hazardous" and how benefits scale could create disputes between counties and employee unions

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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