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passed · Kentucky · Senate Apr 1, 2026

SR 137: A RESOLUTION recognizing October as Breast Cancer Awareness Month in Kentucky and acknowledging the contributions of Hope in the Fight KY.

This Senate resolution formally recognizes October as Breast Cancer Awareness Month in Kentucky and honors the work of Hope in the Fight KY, a nonprofit organization that supports breast cancer patients through community programs and education. The bill does not change laws or allocate funding but instead serves as an official acknowledgment of the organization's efforts and encourages public awareness and support for breast cancer initiatives. By adopting this resolution, the Senate aims to highlight the importance of early detection, emotional support, and community engagement in the fight against breast cancer. The measure was passed by voice vote and directs the Senate Clerk to send a copy to the organization's board of directors.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill recognizes Breast Cancer Awareness Month and honors a nonprofit supporting breast cancer patients, promoting public awareness and support for healthcare initiatives.85% confidence

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in committee · Kentucky · House Mar 11, 2026

HB 922: AN ACT relating to medical school loan repayment.

Create a new section of KRS Chapter 164 to create the physician recruitment and retention program to provide loan repayment to eligible medical students; define terms; specify the Kentucky Higher Education Assistance Authority may provide awards to eligible students; require 10 years of qualified medical service; require repayment if services are not rendered; specify that failure to meet repayment obligations may be cause for revocation of a medical license at the discretion of the Kentucky Board of Medical Licensure.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill provides loan repayment assistance to medical students, expanding educational access and supporting higher education in healthcare fields85% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill creates physician recruitment and retention program with loan repayment to improve healthcare access and support medical professionals95% confidence

Sub-Topics Medical Licensing

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in committee · Kentucky · House Mar 11, 2026

HCR 111: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION declaring the right to adequate food.

This bill is a concurrent resolution that declares all people have a right to adequate food, establishing a formal statement of principle rather than creating new laws or funding. It defines adequate food as consistent access to safe, nutritious, and culturally acceptable food that supports healthy living, and asserts that individuals have an inherent right to grow and consume food for their own nourishment. The resolution directs the state to prioritize underdeveloped communities in food production and encourages coordination between state and local entities to protect this right. It does not allocate money or change existing programs but serves as a symbolic declaration of values for future policy consideration.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill declares right to adequate food, which supports public health and nutrition, indirectly advancing healthcare access and well-being.65% confidence

Tags Agriculture

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in committee · Kentucky · Senate Mar 2, 2026

SB 348: AN ACT relating to ambulatory surgical centers.

Amend KRS 216B.020 to exempt ophthalmology and endscopy surgical centers meeting certain criteria from the requirement to obtain a certificate of need; make technical corrections; amend KRS 216B.061 to conform.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill exempts certain surgical centers from certificate requirements, improving access to ophthalmology and endoscopy services.75% confidence

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in committee · Kentucky · House Apr 15, 2026

HCR 103: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION establishing the Health Care Workforce Task Force to identify strategies to increase the number of health care professionals while maintaining high quality standards of care.

Establish the Health Care Workforce Task Force to identify strategies to increase the number of health care providers while maintaining high quality standards of care; establish task force membership; require the task force to submit a report with recommendations to the Legislative Research Commission for referral to the Interim Joint Committees on Health Services and Education by December 1, 2026.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill establishes task force to increase healthcare professionals, directly supporting workforce expansion and quality care access.90% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill establishes task force to increase healthcare professionals, which expands workforce opportunities and supports labor supply in healthcare sector75% confidence

Sub-Topics Healthcare Workforce

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passed · Kentucky · Senate Apr 1, 2026

SR 201: A RESOLUTION encouraging Kentucky policymakers to study, develop, and implement economic development policies to incentivize biopharmaceutical investment and innovation in Kentucky.

Encourage Kentucky policymakers to study, develop, and implement economic development policies to incentivize biopharmaceutical investment and innovation in the Commonwealth.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill promotes biopharmaceutical investment and innovation, which strengthens healthcare infrastructure and drug development capabilities.75% confidence

Tags Economic Development

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passed · Kentucky · Senate Mar 6, 2026

SR 135: A RESOLUTION designating March 2026 as Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month in Kentucky.

This resolution designates March 2026 as Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month in Kentucky to highlight the importance of cancer screening and promote healthy lifestyle habits. It honors Dr. Scott Farnsworth and the Colon Cancer Prevention Project for their work in reducing colorectal cancer deaths and improving health outcomes in the state. The measure has no operational effect beyond symbolic recognition and directs the Senate Clerk to send a copy to Senator Scott Madon.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill promotes cancer screening awareness and honors prevention efforts, indirectly supporting public health initiatives and patient education75% confidence

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in committee · Kentucky · House Mar 5, 2026

HR 115: A RESOLUTION relating to areas to be protected from civil immigration enforcement actions.

Encourage United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement special agents to refrain from entering places of worship, schools, and hospitals for enforcement actions of United States immigration law.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill protects schools from immigration enforcement, safeguarding educational environments and student safety75% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill protects hospitals from immigration enforcement, safeguarding patient access and privacy in healthcare settings.85% confidence ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationBill protects immigrants by restricting ICE enforcement in sensitive locations like schools, hospitals, and places of worship, limiting federal immigration enforcement actions.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Detention Enforcement Sanctuary Policies

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in committee · Kentucky · House Mar 9, 2026

HB 822: AN ACT relating to coverage for colorectal cancer examinations and laboratory tests and declaring an emergency.

Amend KRS 304.17A-257 to require health benefit plans to provide coverage for colorectal cancer examinations and laboratory tests specified in the most recent version of a Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services national coverage determination or nationally recognized clinical practice guidelines or recommendations; direct that coverage requirements for colorectal cancer examinations and laboratory tests applies to health benefit plans issued or renewed on or after the effective date of the Act; require the Cabinet for Health and Family Services or the Department for Medicaid Services to obtain federal approval, if necessary; provide authorization from the General Assembly to make changes in the Medicaid program as required under KRS 205.5372(1); EMERGENCY.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill mandates health plans cover colorectal cancer exams and tests, expanding access to preventive care and strengthening health benefit protections.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Medicaid Medicare

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in committee · Kentucky · House Mar 26, 2026

HR 129: A RESOLUTION recognizing May 2026 as Save Your Tooth Month in Kentucky.

This resolution designates May 2026 as Save Your Tooth Month in Kentucky to promote oral health awareness. It recognizes endodontists as dental specialists who save natural teeth through procedures like root canals and encourages citizens to practice good oral hygiene habits. The bill does not create new laws or funding but serves as a symbolic designation to highlight the importance of dental care.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill promotes oral health awareness and recognizes dental specialists, encouraging good hygiene habits without restricting or defunding healthcare.75% confidence

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