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KentuckySB 722026 Regular SessionSenate

AN ACT relating to the recruitment and retention of health care professionals and declaring an emergency.

Sponsored By: Donald Douglas (Republican)

In Committee

Civil ActionsEffective Dates, EmergencyLocal MandateMedicaidNursesOptometristsPersonnel And EmploymentPharmacistsPublic HealthShort Titles And Popular NamesState Agencies

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Bill Overview

No Economic Impacts Identified for this Bill

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Donald Douglas

    Republican • Senate

Cosponsors

  • Gary Boswell

    Republican • Senate

  • Greg Elkins

    Republican • Senate

  • Wade Williams

    Republican • House

  • Matt Nunn

    Republican • Senate

  • Max Wise

    Republican • Senate

  • Robby Mills

    Republican • Senate

  • Steve Rawlings

    Republican • Senate

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 28 • No: 5

Senate vote • 2/13/2026

3rd reading, passed

Yes: 28 • No: 5

Actions Timeline

  1. to Committee on Committees (H)

    2/17/2026House

  2. received in House

    2/17/2026House

  3. 3rd reading, passed 28-5

    2/13/2026

  4. posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Friday, February 13 2026

    2/12/2026

  5. 2nd reading, to Rules

    2/12/2026

  6. reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar

    2/11/2026

  7. to Health Services (S)

    2/6/2026Senate

  8. to Committee on Committees (S)

    1/12/2026Senate

  9. introduced in Senate

    1/12/2026Senate

Bill Text

  • Current

    2/13/2026

    PDF

  • Introduced

    2/13/2026

    PDF

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