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KY HJR25

Joint Resolution

Status

Engrossed

2/12/2026

Primary Sponsor

Deanna Frazier Gordon

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • 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

  • Directs state agencies to integrate nutrition as a core component of medical treatment and public health policy

  • 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

  • Calls for forming public-private partnerships to support local food systems and community-based food delivery

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Committee on Committees2/12/2026
Rules2/6/2026
Health Services1/20/2026
Committee On Committees1/12/2026

Full Bill Text

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