Rep. Kim Moser

Maddy summaryHB 285 makes minor technical corrections to Kentucky's medical assistance statute (KRS 205.170), clarifying wording about subpoena procedures for administrative investigations. It updates language regarding how subpoenas must be served and removes redundant phrasing, such as changing "Such subpoena" to "The subpoena." This procedural bill does not change policy or affect any specific individuals or programs - it only ensures the existing law is grammatically clear and consistent. The bill was introduced on February 4, 2025, and referred to the Health Services committee.

Amend KRS 205.522 and 205.6485 to require Medicaid and KCHIP to comply with pharmacy reimbursement requirements established in KRS 304.12-237; require the Cabinet for Health and Family Services or the department to seek federal approval if it is determined that such approval is necessary; and require the cabinet to comply with KRS 205.525.

Maddy summaryHB 116 would amend Kentucky law to allow public school teachers and administrators to read or display the Ten Commandments in classrooms, school events, or school buildings, alongside other historical materials like the Declaration of Independence or the Kentucky Constitution Preamble. This provision specifically adds the Ten Commandments to a list of permitted materials that cannot be censored based on religious content. The bill also requires schools to display the national motto "In God We Trust" in prominent locations like entryways or cafeterias. It directly affects public school staff who may choose to incorporate these materials into lessons or displays. The law aims to prevent content-based censorship of religious references in American history and heritage materials.

Amend KRS 511.010 and 512.010 to define "squatter"; amend KRS 511.090 to allow a property owner or his or her authorized agent to request a peace officer to immediately remove any squatter occupying a dwelling or commercial building under certain circumstances; provide criminal and civil immunity to peace officers acting in good faith; amend KRS 512.020 and 512.030 to specifically include damage to residential or commercial property caused by squatters in the offense of criminal mischief; create a new section of KRS Chapter 514 to establish the offense of fraudulent sale or lease of real property.

Amend KRS 17.545 to prohibit a registrant from residing within 3,000 feet of a high school, middle school, elementary school, preschool, publicly owned or leased playground, or licensed daycare facility; provide that the 3,000 feet restriction applies to any person who becomes a registrant after the effective date of the Act.

Maddy summaryHB 65 requires every public elementary and secondary school classroom in Kentucky to display a permanent 16x20 inch copy of the Ten Commandments on a wall. The bill mandates that a small-print note stating "The secular application of the Ten Commandments is clearly seen in its adoption as the fundamental legal code of Western Civilization and the Common Law of the United States" appear below the display. Funding for these displays would come solely from voluntary contributions to the State Treasurer, not taxpayer funds. The bill directly affects all public schools in Kentucky and their funding mechanisms for classroom displays.

Amend KRS 304.17A-660 to define "psychiatric collaborative care model"; create a new section of KRS 304.17A-660 to 304.17A-669 to require all insurers that issue, deliver, or renew any health benefit plan that provides coverage for treatment of a mental health condition to provide reimbursement for such benefits that are delivered through the psychiatric collaborative care model; apply requirement to health benefit plans issued, delivered, or renewed on or after January 1, 2026.

Amend KRS 314.042 to create the provisional advanced practice registered nurse applicant license; amend KRS 314.121 to require APRNs and registered nurses experienced in long-term care on the Board of Nursing; amend KRS 314.131 to allow the exective director of the Board of Nursing to hire officers and other personnel with the approval of the board; and repeal KRS 314.193, which creates the Advanced Practice Registered Nurse Council.

Amend KRS 158.162 to require local boards of education to maintain a portable automated external defibrillator in a public, readily accessible, well-marked location in all school buildings, including elementary school buildings, and at school-sanctioned athletic practices and competitions; require annual report on compliance with portable automated external defibrillator requirements to be submitted to the Kentucky Department of Education.

Amend KRS 405.075 to change the definition of "newborn safety device" related to the continuous staffing requirement.