SB 12 KY
AN ACT relating to medical provider coverage in Level IV trauma centers.
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Summary
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.
Sponsors (3)
- S. Meredith Republican · primary
- G. Boswell Republican · primary
- S. Madon Republican · primary
Action history (9)
- Jan 6, 2026 introduced in Senate · upper
- Jan 6, 2026 to Committee on Committees (S) · upper
- Jan 16, 2026 to Health Services (S) · upper
- Jan 21, 2026 reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar · upper
- Jan 22, 2026 2nd reading, to Rules · upper
- Feb 4, 2026 posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Thursday, February 05 2026 · upper
- Feb 5, 2026 3rd reading, passed 27-11 · upper
- Feb 6, 2026 received in House · lower
- Feb 6, 2026 to Committee on Committees (H) · lower
Subjects
Administrative Regulations And ProceedingsEmergency Medical ServicesHealth And Medical ServicesHealth Care ProfessionalsHospitals And Health FacilitiesNursesPhysiciansPublic Health
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