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Last action · January 14, 2026
To Elections, Const. Amendments & Intergovernmental Affairs (H)

Introduced January 7, 2026

House
Adjourned Sine Die
2026 Regular Session

AN ACT proposing to create a new section of the Constitution of Kentucky relating to Medicaid expansion.

Propose to create a new section of the Constitution of Kentucky to enshrine Medicaid expansion coverage; direct the Secretary of State to advertise the proposed constitutional amendment prior to a general election vote; provide ballot language; submit to voters for ratification or rejection.

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This bill proposes adding a new section to the Kentucky Constitution that would permanently protect Medicaid expansion coverage. If approved by the legislature, the measure would go before Kentucky voters at a general election for approval or rejection. Enshrining Medicaid expansion in the state constitution would make it harder for future legislatures to roll back that coverage. Who it may affect: Kentuckians currently enrolled in or eligible for expanded Medicaid coverage, and voters who would decide whether to ratify the amendment.

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Legislative History

Jan 7, 2026 · House
Introduced In House
Jan 7, 2026 · House
To Committee On Committees (H)
Jan 14, 2026 · House
To Elections, Const. Amendments & Intergovernmental Affairs (H)

Primary Sponsor

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Portrait of Lindsey Burke

Lindsey Burke

Representative · House District 075

Primary sponsor
lindsey.burke@kylegislature.gov

Co-sponsors (1)

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George Brown

Representative · House District 077

Co-sponsor
George.Brown@kylegislature.gov

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