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KentuckySB 1162026 Regular SessionSenateWALLET
AN ACT relating to physician assistants.
Sponsored By: Scott Madon (Republican)
Signed by Governor
Advisory Boards, Commissions, And CommitteesDriver LicensingDrugs And MedicinesHealth Care ProfessionalsHospitals And Health FacilitiesOccupations And ProfessionsPhysiciansTransportation
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
More flexible supervision for PAs
Supervision means the doctor oversees and takes responsibility for the PA’s care. Each team must match tasks to the PA’s training, define how to reach the doctor, and review performance. The doctor does not have to be on site when the PA treats patients. The law repeals old location limits, so PAs can give care in more places with approved supervision. Teams must keep clear supervision plans under Board rules.
Who qualifies to be a PA in Kentucky
The law defines who counts as a physician assistant in Kentucky. You qualify by graduating from an accredited PA program and passing the national PA exam. You also qualify if you held a current Kentucky PA certificate before July 15, 2002. The Board uses these rules when granting licenses.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Scott Madon
Republican • Senate
Cosponsors
Deanna Gordon
Republican • House
Lindsey Tichenor
Republican • Senate
Robert Duvall
Republican • House
Michael Meredith
Republican • House
Tom Smith
Republican • House
Roll Call Votes
Senate vote • 3/31/2026
passed
Yes: 36 • No: 0
House vote • 3/27/2026
3rd reading, passed
Yes: 90 • No: 1
Senate vote • 3/9/2026
3rd reading, passed
Yes: 33 • No: 2
Actions Timeline
signed by Governor (Acts Ch. 94)
4/10/2026delivered to Governor
3/31/2026enrolled, signed by Speaker of the House
3/31/2026enrolled, signed by President of the Senate
3/31/2026passed 36-0
3/31/2026Senate concurred in Floor Amendment (2)
3/31/2026posted for passage for concurrence in House Floor Amendment (2)
3/31/2026Houseto Rules (S)
3/27/2026Senatereceived in Senate
3/27/2026Senate3rd reading, passed 90-1 with Floor Amendment (2)
3/27/2026floor amendments (5) and (6-title) filed
3/26/2026floor amendments (2), (3) and (4-title) filed
3/25/2026posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Tuesday, March 24 2026
3/20/20262nd reading, to Rules
3/20/2026floor amendment (1) filed
3/19/2026reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar
3/19/2026to Health Services (H)
3/18/2026Houseto Committee on Committees (H)
3/10/2026Housereceived in House
3/10/2026House3rd reading, passed 33-2 with Committee Substitute (1)
3/9/2026passed over and retained in the Orders of the Day
3/6/2026posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Friday, March 06 2026
3/5/20262nd reading, to Rules
3/5/2026reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar with Committee Substitute (1)
3/4/2026to Health Services (S)
2/23/2026Senate
Bill Text
Current
3/31/2026
Introduced
9/24/2025
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