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in committee · Kentucky · House Jan 13, 2026

HB 25: AN ACT relating to coverage for scalp cooling systems used in connection with chemotherapy treatment for breast cancer.

Create a new section of Subtitle 17A of KRS Chapter 304 to define terms; require health plans to provide coverage for scalp cooling systems used in connection with chemotherapy treatment for breast cancer; suspend the coverage requirement's application to qualified health plans if the state would be required to make cost defrayal payments; amend KRS 304.17A-099 to conform; amend KRS 304.17C-125, 164.2871, and 18A.225 to require limited health service benefit plans, self-insured employer plans provided by the governing board of a state postsecondary education institution, and the state employee health plan to comply with the coverage requirement for scalp cooling systems; provide that certain provisions apply to health plans issued or renewed on or after January 1, 2027; EFFECTIVE, in part, January 1, 2027.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates health plans to cover scalp cooling systems for breast cancer chemo, expanding patient access to specific cancer treatment under health benefit mandates.95% confidence
Lindsey Burke (D) Adrielle Camuel (D) George Brown (D) Beverly Chester-Burton (D)
in committee · Kentucky · House Jan 13, 2026

HB 26: AN ACT relating to workers' compensation for first responders.

Amend KRS 342.0011, relating to workers' compensation, to expand the definition of "injury" to include psychological injuries for police officers, firefighters, emergency medical services personnel, front-line staff members, or members of the National Guard; create a new section of KRS Chapter 342 to establish when psychological injuries are valid workers' compensation claims when not a direct result of a physical injury.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareExpands mental health coverage under workers' compensation for first responders by establishing psychological injury claims, directly supporting mental health services for affected workers.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentExpands workers' compensation to cover psychological injuries for first responders, strengthening workplace safety and benefit protections for high-risk occupations.95% confidence
Chad Aull (D) Tony Hampton (R) Lindsey Burke (D) George Brown (D) Beverly Chester-Burton (D)
in committee · Kentucky · House Jan 13, 2026

HB 22: AN ACT relating to reproductive privacy.

Create new sections of KRS Chapter 311 to establish reproductive rights and define terms; amend KRS 18A.225 to remove the prohibition of insurance coverage for abortion; amend KRS 39A.180 to allow the Governor to suspend statutes related to abortion during a declared emergency; amend KRS 156.496 to allow a school district to operate a family resource center that provides abortion counseling; amend KRS 205.010 to permit financial aid for an abortion; amend KRS 205.510 to include abortions or induced miscarriages as medical care; amend KRS 205.560 to allow medical aid payments for abortion; amend KRS 211.603 to allow money in the rape crisis center trust fund to be used for abortion services or education; amend KRS 212.275 to allow health departments to dispense medication for an abortion; amend KRS 213.101 to remove various reporting requirements; amend various sections to remove penalties associated with performing abortions; amend various sections to conform; repeal, reenact, and amend or repeal and reenact KRS 311.783, 311.7710, 311.820, 311.780, 311.810, to conform; repeal KRS 15.241, 213.098, 213.172, 213.174, 213.176, 216B.0435, 216B.200, 216B.202, 216B.204, 216B.206, 216B.208, 216B.210, 304.5-160, 311.710, 311.715, 311.720, 311.723, 311.724, 311.725, 311.727, 311.728, 311.731, 311.732, 311.733, 311.735, 311.750, 311.760, 311.765, 311.770, 311.7701, 311.7702, 311.7703, 311.7704, 311.7705, 311.7706, 311.7707, 311.7708, 311.7709, 311.7711, 311.772, 311.7731, 311.7733, 311.7734, 311.7735, 311.7736, 311.7737, 311.7739, 311.774, 311.7741, 311.7743, 311.781, 311.7811, 311.782, 311.784, 311.7841, 311.785, 311.786, 311.787, 311.790, 311.800, 311.821, 311.822, 311.823, 311.824, 311.825, 311.826, 311.827, 311.830, 311.992, and 315.315; EFFECTIVE, in part, January 1, 2027.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareRemoves insurance coverage prohibition for abortion (KRS 18A.225), permits financial aid for abortions (KRS 205.010), and allows school abortion counseling (KRS 156.496), expanding reproductive healthcare access.95% confidence
Anne Donworth (D) Lindsey Burke (D) Adrielle Camuel (D) George Brown (D) Sarah Stalker (D)
in committee · Kentucky · House Jan 13, 2026

HB 23: AN ACT relating to reproductive health care.

Create a new section of KRS 311.710 to 311.820 to define terms; establish privacy protections for a woman seeking reproductive health care outside of the Commonwealth; establish protections for any person or entity assisting a woman seeking reproductive health care outside of the Commonwealth; establish a civil cause of action for violations; waive sovereign immunity protections of the Commonwealth.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareEstablishes privacy protections and civil remedies for reproductive health care access, aligning with patient rights and healthcare access support95% confidence
Anne Donworth (D) Lindsey Burke (D) Adrielle Camuel (D) George Brown (D) Sarah Stalker (D)
in committee · Kentucky · Senate Jan 13, 2026

SB 86: AN ACT relating to state and local collaboration with federal immigration law enforcement.

Create a new section of KRS Chapter 61 to define "Jail Enforcement Model," "Task Force Model," and "Warrant Service Officer Model"; require local law enforcement and the Kentucky State Police to enter into agreements with the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement to participate in programs established under section 287(g) of the Immigration and Nationality Act, 8 U.S.C. sec. 1357.
Topics ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationMandates Kentucky law enforcement to enter agreements with ICE under 287(g) programs, requiring state/local cooperation with federal immigration enforcement.95% confidence
Phillip Wheeler (R) Gary Boswell (R) Max Wise (R) Robby Mills (R) Matt Nunn (R)
in committee · Kentucky · Senate Jan 12, 2026

SB 63: AN ACT relating to student journalist freedom.

Create a new section of KRS Chapter 158 to state legislative findings; define terms; establish additional free speech protections for student journalists; place limitations on additional protections; establish protections for student media advisors; require each local school board to adopt a written policy for time, place, and manner restrictions and for an appeals procedure; provide that student speech not be considered school speech; allow for a student journalist or student media advisor to seek injunctive relief; provide that the Act may be cited as the New Voices Act.
Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationEstablishes free speech protections for student journalists, requiring school policies on restrictions and appeals, strengthening educational freedom in media.95% confidence
Gerald Neal (D) Reggie Thomas (D)
in committee · Kentucky · Senate Jan 12, 2026

SR 7: A RESOLUTION condemning all acts of political violence and affirming the civil and peaceful exercise of democracy.

This symbolic resolution (SR 7) condemns all political violence and hate speech targeting individuals or groups based on race, religion, identity, or political beliefs. It affirms that all political disputes must be resolved through peaceful, lawful democratic processes and promotes civil discourse. The resolution applies broadly to all Kentuckians and elected officials, emphasizing that violence undermines democratic participation and government integrity. As a non-binding statement, it does not create new laws but formally expresses the Senate's stance on protecting democratic safety and dignity.
David Givens (R) Steve Meredith (R) Cassie Armstrong (D) Karen Berg (D)
in committee · Kentucky · House Jan 9, 2026

HR 20: A RESOLUTION recognizing and celebrating Hindu holidays and the resilience of the Hindu people.

HR 20 is a symbolic resolution recognizing specific Hindu holidays - Holi (March 4, 2026), Dashain/Vijaya Dashaimi (October 21, 2026), Diwali/Laxmi Pooja (November 9, 2026), and Bhaitika (November 11, 2026) - for the Kentucky House of Representatives. It does not create new laws or affect any residents’ rights; instead, it formally acknowledges these holidays and the Hindu community’s cultural contributions. The resolution directs the House Clerk to share a copy with Representative Daniel Grossberg and encourages Kentuckians to celebrate these days. As a non-binding resolution, it has no legal effect beyond the legislature’s ceremonial recognition.
Daniel Grossberg (D)
in committee · Kentucky · Senate Jan 9, 2026

SB 54: AN ACT relating to short-term rentals.

SB 54 defines "short-term rental" in Kentucky law as any dwelling rented for less than 30 days and grants local governments (cities, counties, etc.) authority to regulate these rentals. It requires short-term rentals to comply with existing state and local zoning, building, and fire safety rules. Local governments can implement specific measures like creating rental registries, charging fees, restricting locations, limiting the number of rentals, or requiring owner occupancy during rentals. The bill does not override current safety or zoning laws but gives localities new tools to manage short-term rental operations within their jurisdictions.
Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill empowers local governments to limit short-term rentals, preserving housing stock for long-term residents and preventing displacement, aligning with affordable housing goals.85% confidence
Gerald Neal (D) Reggie Thomas (D)
in committee · Kentucky · Senate Jan 9, 2026

SB 61: AN ACT relating to Kentucky educational excellence scholarships and declaring an emergency.

Amend KRS 164.7879 to increase the Kentucky educational excellence scholarship base amount for each eligible grade point average; increase the supplemental award amounts; require a supplemental award for eligible Cambridge Advanced International scores; amend KRS 164.7882 to increase the award amount for an eligible student enrolled in a comprehensive transition and postsecondary program; amend KRS 164.7874, 164.7881, 164.7884, and 164.7885 to conform; EFFECTIVE July 1, 2026.
Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill increases Kentucky educational excellence scholarship base amounts, supplemental awards, and adds Cambridge Advanced International awards, directly expanding funding and access for students in K-12 and higher education.95% confidence
Cassie Armstrong (D)
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