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Last action · January 16, 2026

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Introduced January 9, 2026

House

Adjourned Sine Die

2026 Regular Session

HB296

AN ACT relating to psychotropic drugs.

Create a new section of KRS Chapter 205 to define terms; require Medicaid-enrolled providers prescribing psychotropic drugs to children to provide an FDA Medication Guide to parents or legal guardians; require medical care providers prescribing psychotropic drugs to children covered by Medicaid to obtain signed informed consent from a parent or guardian; require the Cabinet for Health and Family Services to develop and maintain an adverse drug reaction online reporting system; require the cabinet to…

Administrative Regulations and Proceedings Children and Minors Drugs and Medicines Health and Medical Services Medicaid Parental Rights Reports Mandated

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This bill would require doctors and other medical providers enrolled in Medicaid to give parents or guardians an FDA Medication Guide and obtain their signed consent before prescribing psychotropic drugs to children. It would also create an online system for reporting bad drug reactions and require the state to submit annual reports to lawmakers on how well providers are following these rules. Providers who do not comply could face penalties. Who it may affect: parents and legal guardians of children covered by Medicaid, Medicaid-enrolled healthcare providers who prescribe psychotropic medications to minors.

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