Engrossed
2026 Regular Session

SB38

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AN ACT relating to reimbursements for pharmacist services.

Amend KRS 205.522 and 205.6485 to require Medicaid and KCHIP to comply with pharmacy reimbursement requirements established in KRS 304.12-237; require the Cabinet for Health and Family Services or the Department for Medicaid to seek federal approval if it is determined that such approval is necessary; provide authorization from the General Assembly to make changes to the Medicaid program as required under KRS 205.5372(1).

Children and MinorsHealth and Medical ServicesMedicaidPharmacistsPublic AssistanceState Agencies

Introduced: January 7, 2026

Last action: March 5, 2026

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Legislative History

Jan 7, 2026 · Senate
Introduced In Senate
Jan 7, 2026 · Senate
To Committee On Committees (S)
Jan 12, 2026 · Senate
To Health Services (S)
Jan 14, 2026 · Senate
Reported Favorably, 1st Reading, To Calendar
Jan 15, 2026 · Senate
2nd Reading, To Rules (clerical)
Jan 16, 2026 · Senate
Posted For Passage In The Regular Orders Of The Day For Tuesday, January 20, 2026 (clerical)
Jan 20, 2026 · Senate
Passed Over And Retained In The Orders Of The Day (clerical)
Jan 21, 2026 · Senate
3rd Reading, Passed 37-0 (clerical)

Primary Sponsor

Portrait of Craig Richardson
Craig Richardson

Senator · Senate District 03

Primary sponsor
craig.richardson@kylegislature.gov
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Co-sponsors (8)

Portrait of Gary Boswell
Gary Boswell

Senator · Senate District 08

Co-sponsor
gary.boswell@kylegislature.gov
Portrait of Matthew Deneen
Matthew Deneen

Senator · Senate District 10

Co-sponsor
matthew.deneen@kylegislature.gov
Portrait of Donald Douglas
Donald Douglas

Senator · Senate District 22

Co-sponsor
Donald.Douglas@kylegislature.gov
Portrait of Rick Girdler
Rick Girdler

Senator · Senate District 15

Co-sponsor
Rick.Girdler@kylegislature.gov
Portrait of Scott Madon
Scott Madon

Senator · Senate District 29

Co-sponsor
scott.madon@kylegislature.gov
Portrait of Amanda Mays Bledsoe
Amanda Mays Bledsoe

Senator · Senate District 12

Co-sponsor
amanda.maysbledsoe@kylegislature.gov
Portrait of Stephen Meredith
Stephen Meredith

Senator · Senate District 05

Co-sponsor
Stephen.Meredith@kylegislature.gov
Portrait of Matt Nunn
Matt Nunn

Senator · Senate District 17

Co-sponsor
matt.nunn@kylegislature.gov

Roll calls

January 21, 2026

Senate: 3rd reading, passed 37-0

Yea: 37
Nay: 0
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