Introduced January 7, 2026
HB165
Log in to followAN 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.
Plain-language summary
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
Primary Sponsor
Lindsey Burke
Representative · House District 075
Co-sponsors (1)
George Brown
Representative · House District 077
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