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KY HB811

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/2/2026

Primary Sponsor

David Meade

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends KRS 211.160 to update gender-neutral language throughout the statute, changing "he" to "he or she" and "his" to "his or her" when referring to the Secretary for Health and Family Services

  • Authorizes the Secretary to employ medical, clinical, technical, and other personnel by contract and to procure property, equipment, services, facilities, and supplies from available funds

  • Permits the Secretary to accept gifts, donations, grants, bequests, and conveyances of real and personal property on behalf of Kentucky for health services, with all funds deposited in the State Treasury

  • Requires applicants for benefits to have been continuous Kentucky residents for at least 12 months immediately preceding their application date

  • Allows other Commonwealth cabinets, agencies, or commissions to provide services, facilities, and assistance to the Cabinet at no cost upon written approval by the Governor

Legislative Description

AN ACT relating to health services.

Health and Medical Services

Last Action

to Health Services (H)

3/9/2026

Committee Referrals

Health Services3/9/2026
Committee On Committees3/2/2026

Full Bill Text

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