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KY HB735

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/25/2026

Primary Sponsor

Matthew Koch

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends KRS 315.408 to prohibit the Kentucky Board of Pharmacy from requiring electronic track and trace systems for prescription drug pedigrees until the FDA develops and implements federal standards under 21 U.S.C. sec. 355e

  • Requires any state electronic track and trace system to meet FDA standards for identification, validation, authentication, and tracking of all covered prescription drugs

  • Supersedes existing state pedigree requirements in KRS 315.406 once FDA standards are implemented for specified prescription drugs

  • Mandates the board consult with manufacturers, wholesale distributors, and pharmacies before promulgating regulations requiring electronic track and trace systems

  • Requires the board to publish a report on its website addressing implementation issues including universal availability, technical feasibility, operational feasibility, and reliability

Legislative Description

AN ACT relating to the regulation of pharmacists.

Occupations and Professions

Last Action

to Licensing, Occupations, & Administrative Regulations (H)

3/4/2026

Committee Referrals

Licensing, Occupations & Administrative Regulations3/4/2026
Committee On Committees2/25/2026

Full Bill Text

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