AN ACT relating to health services.
This bill amends Kentucky law to update the definition of "hospital" and related terms in the health services code with gender-neutral language. It directly affects hospitals, hospital districts, and the Cabinet for Health and Family Services by changing how these entities are legally described in state statutes. The key provision replaces gendered terms like "his or her" with neutral phrasing throughout the relevant sections of the law. This change ensures that legal documents and regulations apply equally regardless of gender identity. The bill does not alter operational requirements or funding but updates terminology to reflect inclusive language standards.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Mar 3, 2026
Last action Mar 10, 2026
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Total actions
3
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0
Committee
2
Mar 10, 2026
Committee
to Health Services (H)
lower
Mar 3, 2026
Committee
to Committee on Committees (H)
lower
Mar 3, 2026
Introduced
introduced in House
lower
0 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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