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KY HB107

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/7/2026

Primary Sponsor

Mark Hart

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires hospitals with emergency departments to have at least one physician on site and on duty at all times the emergency department is open
  • Physician must be licensed in Kentucky and board certified or board eligible in emergency medicine
  • Physician must be responsible for overseeing the emergency department during operating hours
  • Creates a new section under KRS Chapter 216B governing hospital licensing and regulation

Legislative Description

AN ACT relating to hospital emergency departments.

Occupations and Professions

Last Action

to Health Services (H)

1/14/2026

Committee Referrals

Health Services1/14/2026
Committee On Committees1/7/2026

Full Bill Text

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