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KY HB134

Bill

Status

Engrossed

1/30/2026

Primary Sponsor

Rebecca Raymer

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Cabinet for Health and Family Services must employ a statewide Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) coordinator to support SANE Program operations, recruit potential SANEs, organize training programs, and maintain relationships with hospitals, law enforcement, and rape crisis advocates

  • Cabinet must develop a statewide strategic plan using a regional model to ensure SANE coverage for all Kentucky hospitals, due to the Legislative Research Commission by December 1, 2026

  • State registry of SANEs must be created and made accessible on the cabinet's website to registered SANEs and Kentucky hospitals, operational by December 1, 2026

  • Kentucky Board of Nursing must promulgate regulations for the SANE Program covering educational requirements, application processes, continuing education, and program monitoring

  • Only persons holding the SANE credential may use the title "Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner" or the abbreviation "SANE"

Legislative Description

AN ACT relating to sexual assault nurse examiners.

Crime Victims

Last Action

2nd reading, to Rules as a consent bill

3/12/2026

Committee Referrals

Rules3/12/2026
Health Services3/9/2026
Committee on Committees1/30/2026
Rules1/23/2026
Health Services1/14/2026
Committee On Committees1/7/2026

Full Bill Text

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