SB 98: AN ACT relating to welding safety.
SB 98 status: Enacted — signed by Governor (Acts Ch. 201) (updated Apr 27, 2026).
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OfficialCreate 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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