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KY SB203

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/17/2026

Primary Sponsor

Craig Richardson

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits individuals from representing themselves as community health workers unless certified under KRS 309.460 to 309.464

  • Extends certification renewal period from annual to every three years, eliminating the previous October 31 expiration date

  • Requires annual continuing education related to core competencies, with mandated topics including oral health care, infant and maternal health care, and geriatric health care

  • Establishes eligibility requirements including U.S. residency, Kentucky residency or employment, minimum age of 18, and completion of approved training/mentorship or verified work experience

  • Allows individuals to earn college course credit for community health worker training, mentorship, and continuing education

Legislative Description

AN ACT relating to community health workers.

Licensing

Last Action

to Committee on Committees (S)

2/17/2026

Committee Referrals

Committee on Committees2/17/2026

Full Bill Text

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