An act relating to welding safety.
Introduced
Moved
Reached a final decision
Became law
Derived from the official record below.
Officially: “AN ACT relating to welding safety.” Read the full text
2026 regular session
What it does
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.
From the official legislative record, shown verbatim. Not legal advice.
Where it is
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introduced in Senate · Jan 15, 2026
to Committee on Committees (S) · Jan 15, 2026
to Licensing & Occupations (S) · Feb 6, 2026
reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar · Feb 10, 2026
2nd reading, to Rules · Feb 11, 2026
posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Wednesday, February 25 2026 · Feb 23, 2026
3rd reading, passed 33-4 · Feb 25, 2026
received in House · Feb 26, 2026
to Committee on Committees (H) · Feb 26, 2026
to Licensing, Occupations, & Administrative Regulations (H) · Mar 5, 2026
reassigned to Veterans, Military Affairs, & Public Protection (H) · Mar 17, 2026
reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar · Mar 24, 2026
2nd reading, to Rules · Mar 25, 2026
floor amendments (1) and (2) filed · Mar 25, 2026
floor amendment (3) filed · Apr 1, 2026
floor amendment (4) filed · Apr 14, 2026
taken from Rules · Apr 15, 2026
placed in the Orders of the Day · Apr 15, 2026
3rd reading, passed 89-5 with Floor Amendment (4) · Apr 15, 2026
received in Senate · Apr 15, 2026
to Rules (S) · Apr 15, 2026
Senate concurred in Floor Amendment (4) · Apr 15, 2026
passed 37-0 · Apr 15, 2026
enrolled, signed by President of the Senate · Apr 15, 2026
enrolled, signed by Speaker of the House · Apr 15, 2026
delivered to Governor · Apr 15, 2026
signed by Governor (Acts Ch. 201) · Apr 27, 2026
The numbers
5
sponsors on the bill
Sponsors
Every fact on this page links to its source, starting with the official bill record. Last action: 04/27/26: signed by Governor (Acts Ch. 201).