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KY HJR25
Joint Resolution
Status
2/12/2026
Primary Sponsor
Deanna Frazier Gordon
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AI Summary
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Declares Kentucky a "Food is Medicine" state to recognize nutrition's role in preventing and managing chronic diseases and promote use of local food products in healthcare systems
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Directs state agencies to integrate nutrition as a core component of medical treatment and public health policy
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Requires coordination with the Kentucky Hospital Association, Kentucky Department of Agriculture, and other partners to pilot medically tailored meals and produce prescriptions for high-risk populations
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Calls for forming public-private partnerships to support local food systems and community-based food delivery
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Mandates support for evaluations measuring health outcomes, cost savings, and impacts of Food is Medicine initiatives
Legislative Description
A JOINT RESOLUTION declaring Kentucky a Food is Medicine state and directing state agencies to advance Food is Medicine initiatives.
Commendations and Recognitions
Last Action
to Committee on Committees (S)
2/12/2026