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SB96

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AN ACT relating to sickle cell disease.

Create a new section of KRS Chapter 216B to require each hospital licensed by the Cabinet for Health and Family Services to establish policies and procedures to improve care for sickle cell disease patients, develop programs to prevent and address addiction risks for sickle cell disease patients, and provide patients with education and resources by January 1, 2027.

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Introduced: January 8, 2026

Last action: January 8, 2026

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Jan 8, 2026 · Senate
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Primary Sponsor

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Gerald Neal

Senator · Senate District 33

Primary sponsor
Gerald.Neal@kylegislature.gov
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Co-sponsors (4)

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Reginald Thomas

Senator · Senate District 13

Co-sponsor
Reginald.Thomas@kylegislature.gov
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Casey Chambers Armstrong

Senator · Senate District 19

Co-sponsor
Cassie.Armstrong@kylegislature.gov
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Karen Berg

Senator · Senate District 26

Co-sponsor
Karen.Berg@kylegislature.gov
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Gary Clemons

Senator · Senate District 37

Co-sponsor
gary.clemons@kylegislature.gov