Healthcare

in committee · Kentucky · House Mar 11, 2026

HCR 114: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION recognizing the importance of having a physician present in every emergency department and the critical need for improving rural health care.

This bill is a concurrent resolution that formally recognizes the importance of having a physician present in every emergency department and highlights the critical need for improving rural health care in Kentucky. It does not create new laws or change existing regulations, but rather serves as an official statement of legislative intent to support physician staffing in emergency rooms and to prioritize efforts for recruiting and educating physicians for rural areas. The resolution emphasizes the unique clinical training physicians receive compared to advanced practice providers and calls for expanded health education programs and increased medical education slots to address rural health shortages.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill recognizes importance of physician presence in emergency departments and highlights need to improve rural healthcare, indicating support for healthcare access and staffing.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Healthcare Workforce Hospitals

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in committee · Kentucky · House Apr 15, 2026

HCR 113: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION establishing the Rural Health Transformation Task Force.

Establish the Rural Health Transformation Task Force; establish duties and membership; require the task force to meet at least monthly during the 2026 Interim of the General Assembly and submit a report to the Legislative Research Commission by December 1, 2026.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill establishes a task force to improve rural health services, indicating intent to strengthen healthcare access in underserved areas.85% confidence

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in committee · Kentucky · Senate Mar 2, 2026

SB 311: AN ACT relating to health insurer contracts with participating providers.

Create a new section of Subtitle 17A of KRS Chapter 304 to prohibit insurers offering or providing health benefit plans from changing a participating provider's reimbursement, payment methodology, fee schedule, or claim adjudication terms through any provider manual, policy update, or other document incorporated by reference in the agreement; provide that a change to a material term affecting reimbursement shall be effective only by written amendment executed by both parties; provide that the requirements are in addition to any requirement under other laws; provide that any modification, reduction, or other change adopted in violation of the section is void and unenforceable; amend KRS 304.17A-235 to conform; direct that the Act applies to contracts issued or renewed on or after the effective date of the Act.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill protects healthcare providers from unilateral changes to reimbursement terms, strengthening provider-insurer contracts and ensuring stable payment methodologies.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Insurance

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in committee · Kentucky · House Mar 3, 2026

HR 97: A RESOLUTION supporting the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops' special pastoral message on immigration and affirming that immigration enforcement actions should not occur in houses of worship, schools, or hospitals.

Support the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops' special pastoral message on immigration; affirm the protection of houses of worship, schools, and hospitals from immigration enforcement action within the Commonwealth.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill protects hospitals from immigration enforcement actions, safeguarding healthcare facilities and patient access to care.85% confidence ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationBill explicitly protects houses of worship, schools, and hospitals from immigration enforcement, limiting cooperation with federal immigration actions and safeguarding immigrant access to essential services.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Border Security Enforcement Sanctuary Policies

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in committee · Kentucky · House Mar 11, 2026

HB 894: AN ACT relating to medicinal cannabis.

This bill amends Kentucky's medicinal cannabis laws to update the list of qualifying medical conditions and clarify the requirements for a valid doctor-patient relationship. It directly affects patients seeking medical cannabis, healthcare providers, and licensed cannabis businesses by establishing specific standards for patient assessments and expanding the range of recognized conditions. The key provisions include requiring practitioners to review patients' medical history, current medications, and potential risks before prescribing, while adding conditions like sickle cell disease and post-traumatic stress disorder to the list of eligible diagnoses. Additionally, the bill defines terms such as "qualified patient," "designated caregiver," and "disqualifying felony offense" to provide clearer legal guidance for the program's administration.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill expands medical cannabis access by updating qualifying conditions and clarifying doctor-patient requirements, improving patient access to treatment options.85% confidence

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in committee · Kentucky · House Mar 11, 2026

HB 884: AN ACT relating to alpha-gal syndrome.

Create a new section of KRS Chapter 214 to require reporting of alpha-gal syndrome; require laboratory reporting of positive test results to the Department for Public Health within 5 days of confirming the results; require the department to follow up annually on cases and report to the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill mandates reporting of alpha-gal syndrome to public health department and CDC, strengthening disease surveillance and public health protection.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Public Health

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passed · Kentucky · Senate Mar 24, 2026

SR 187: A RESOLUTION recognizing May 2026 as Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Awareness Month in Kentucky.

This Senate Resolution designates May 2026 as Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Awareness Month in Kentucky. The bill recognizes ALS as a progressive neurodegenerative disease and highlights the importance of public awareness, research funding, and support for patients and their families. It directs the Senate Clerk to send a copy of the resolution to Senator Steve Rawlings for his records. The measure does not change laws or allocate funding but serves to formally acknowledge the condition and ongoing efforts to find treatments and cures.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill raises awareness for ALS, promotes research funding and patient support, aligning with healthcare advocacy goals.75% confidence

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in committee · Kentucky · Senate Mar 2, 2026

SB 340: AN ACT relating to the Kentucky all-payer claims database.

Create new sections of KRS Chapter 194A to establish the Kentucky all-payer claims database; establish purposes, definitions, and a restricted fund for the database; require the executive director of the Office of Data Analytics to develop, implement, operate, and maintain the database and promulgate administrative regulations to carry out those duties; establish an advisory council to make recommendations to the executive director; establish requirements for database administration and operations; require state-regulated health payers to report to the database; amend KRS 194A.030, 194A.101, and 304.2-100 to conform; create a new section of Subtitle 99 of KRS Chapter 304 to require the commissioner of insurance to enforce reporting requirements; establish time for making initial appointments and provide for staggered appointments to the advisory council; require the Cabinet for Health and Family Services or the Department for Medicaid Services to seek federal approval if it is determined that such approval is necessary; provide authorization from the General Assembly to make changes in the Medicaid program as required under KRS 205.5372(1).

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill establishes a claims database to improve healthcare data analysis, support policy decisions, and enhance healthcare system oversight and efficiency.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Medicaid

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passed · Kentucky · House Apr 14, 2026

HR 119: A RESOLUTION recognizing April 2026 as Testicular Cancer Awareness Month in Kentucky.

This bill is a resolution that formally recognizes April 2026 as Testicular Cancer Awareness Month in Kentucky. It does not change laws or create new programs, but rather serves as an official acknowledgment to raise public awareness about the disease. The resolution highlights the importance of early detection through self-examinations and regular medical checkups to reduce mortality rates. It directs the House Clerk to send a copy of the resolution to Representative Patrick Flannery for record-keeping purposes.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill promotes testicular cancer awareness, encourages early detection and medical checkups, supporting public health initiatives and patient awareness.75% confidence

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signed · Kentucky · Senate Apr 23, 2026

SJR 74: A JOINT RESOLUTION directing the Legislative Research Commission and state agencies to collaborate to create a statewide fiscal map of substance use disorder programs and funding sources.

Direct the Legislative Research Commission and state agencies to collaborate to create a state fiscal map of substance use disorder programs and funding sources; require the Legislative Research Commission to post the state fiscal map on its website and submit a report to the General Assembly by October 30, 2026.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareCreates fiscal map for substance use disorder programs, enabling better funding oversight and resource allocation within healthcare infrastructure.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Substance Abuse