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Bill Summary · HB 135

Legislative bill overview

HB 135 addresses workplace violence specifically targeting public transportation drivers in Kentucky. The bill is currently in the House Judiciary Committee after being introduced in January 2025. The specific provisions have not yet been publicly detailed in available legislative records.

Why is this important

Public transportation drivers face documented risks of assault and harassment while performing their duties, affecting worker safety and service reliability. Legislation addressing this issue could establish protections, penalties, or reporting mechanisms to reduce incidents and support affected workers.

Potential points of contention

  • Scope of protections: Whether the bill applies only to bus drivers or includes other transit workers (rail, paratransit operators), and what specific protections are mandated
  • Enforcement mechanisms: Questions about whether it creates new criminal penalties, enhanced sentencing, employer responsibilities, or reporting requirements
  • Definition of "violence": Clarity on what behaviors constitute workplace violence (physical assault only, threats, harassment, etc.) and how incidents are documented

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

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