Amend KRS 210.040 to replace the term "institutions" with "facilities"; establish that the Cabinet for Health and Family Services is responsible to provide care that includes emergency and other medical care provided outside of a state facility for patients in state-operated mental health facilities.
HR 58 is a symbolic resolution designating February 6, 2026, as "National Wear Red Day" in Kentucky to raise awareness about heart disease and women's health. It directly affects Kentuckians by encouraging participation in the existing American Heart Association's "Go Red for Women" campaign, which promotes education on cardiovascular risks. The resolution has no new policy requirements or funding; it simply recognizes a national awareness day through state-level acknowledgment. It was introduced and adopted quickly by the Kentucky House of Representatives via voice vote. This is a procedural resolution with no binding legal effect, solely intended to support public health awareness efforts.
Amend KRS 211.492 to define "advanced practice provider"; amend KRS 211.494 to allow Level IV verified trauma centers to utilize physician assistants and advanced practice registered nurses who are supervised by physicians to cover emergency departments; require the Department for Public Health to promulgate administrative regulations to conform.
Amend KRS 211.190 to make water fluoridation programs optional; allow the governing bodies of water systems subject to regulation by the Cabinet for Health and Family Services to decide whether they participate in water fluoridation programs; provide that a water fluoridation program in place on the effective date of the Act continues until action is taken by its governing body to end its participation; provide that any decision regarding participation in a water fluoridation program made by the governing body of a water system shall be binding on all water systems it supplies; provide that a governing body, a member or employee of a governing body, or any public or private entity that may be held liable for the actions of a governing body that makes any decision regarding its participation in an optional water fluoridation program shall be immune from civil or criminal liability for acts carried out reasonably and in good faith regarding its decision of whether to participate in the water fluoridation program.
Create a new section of KRS Chapter 65 to define "backyard chicken"; allow a person to keep 6 or fewer backyard chickens on residential property in cities and certain other local governments; establish requirements and restrictions on local regulatory authority.
This is a symbolic resolution (not a law) introduced by the Kentucky House of Representatives. It formally recognizes February 5, 2026, as "Kentucky Nurses Day" to honor nurses across the state. The resolution acknowledges nurses' long-standing contributions to healthcare, their trusted profession status, and their role in Kentucky since 1914. It has no policy impact beyond this ceremonial recognition and was adopted by the House via voice vote on February 5, 2026.
This resolution designates July 11, 2026, as "Remember Srebrenica Day" in Kentucky. It symbolically honors the victims of the 1995 Srebrenica genocide (where over 8,000 Bosniaks were killed) and recognizes Kentucky's Bosnian community, many of whom are survivors or descendants of survivors of the 1990s war. The resolution has no binding policy effect; it is a formal acknowledgment by the Kentucky House of Representatives to promote awareness of genocide and support educational efforts. It directly affects the state government's official recognition of this day, not individual residents or policies.
This ceremonial resolution (SR 42) honors Ale-8-One, a Kentucky family-owned soft drink company, for its 100th anniversary. It formally recognizes the company's founding in 1902, its local roots in Winchester, and its status as Kentucky's only soft drink invented and made in-state. The resolution has no policy impact - it simply expresses the Senate's congratulations through a symbolic gesture, including adjournment in celebration. It does not create new laws or affect any regulations, employees, or products. The Senate passed it unanimously by voice vote on February 5, 2026.
This resolution designates July 11, 2026, as "Remember Srebrenica Day" in Kentucky to honor Bosnian immigrants and survivors of the 1995 Srebrenica genocide, where over 8,000 Bosniaks were systematically killed. It recognizes Kentucky's Bosnian community, many of whom fled the 1990s war, and aims to promote awareness of historical genocides and prevent future atrocities through remembrance. The resolution is ceremonial, with no new legal requirements or funding, simply directing the Senate to formally acknowledge the date. It directly affects Kentucky's Bosnian community by validating their historical trauma and contributions to the state.
This resolution honors Dr. Samantha Shaver for her service as president of the Kentucky Dental Association (KDA), recognizing her over 30 years of leadership in dental advocacy, policy work, and mentorship. It specifically acknowledges her roles as current KDA president, past president of the Louisville Dental Society, and fellowships with major dental organizations. The Senate formally expresses appreciation for her contributions to advancing oral healthcare access and professional ethics in Kentucky. As a ceremonial resolution, it has no binding policy impact.
Create a new section of KRS Chapter 65 to define "cigar bar" and "local government"; allow the operation of cigar bars in areas where establishments holding valid quota retail drink licenses are held and allow certain local government controls on the establishment of cigar bars, including permits, controls for smoke, smoke-free deliver spaces, notice of the presence of smoke, and prohibition of other types of smoking contrivances; allow a local government to permit the operation of cigar bars without holding a valid quota retail drink license.
Amend KRS 439.3406 to prohibit an inmate from qualifying for mandatory reentry supervision if the inmate has previously been convicted of 2 or more offenses that would classify him or her as a violent offender under KRS 439.3401 or has been recommitted to prison for a violation of probation, shock probation, parole, or conditional discharge; require the Department of Corrections to produce an annual report on the results of the mandatory reentry supervision program by February 1 of each year.
