AN ACT relating to nurses.

Amend KRS 314.011 to define "dispense" or "dispensing" if prescribed, as receiving and distributing nonscheduled legend drugs; include receiving and distributing nonscheduled legend drug samples from pharmaceutical manufacturers; define "dispense" or "dispensing" for an advanced practice registered nurse as the same as in KRS 315.010.

Introduced: January 7, 2026

Last action: January 13, 2026

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This bill updates the legal definitions around what it means for nurses, particularly advanced practice registered nurses, to dispense medication. It clarifies that certain nurses can receive and distribute nonscheduled legend drugs, including drug samples from pharmaceutical manufacturers, as part of their duties. Who it may affect: patients receiving care from advanced practice registered nurses, and nurses whose scope of practice involves distributing medications.

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