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Last action · April 14, 2026
Delivered To Secretary Of State (Acts Ch. 170)

Introduced January 14, 2026

House
Veto Override
2026 Regular Session

HB387

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AN ACT relating to veterinarians and declaring an emergency.

Amend KRS 218A.025 to remove 1 physician and 1 nurse from the Controlled Substances Prescribing Council and to add 1 livestock veterinarian and 1 equine veterinarian.

Animals, Livestock, and PoultryDrugs and MedicinesHealth and Medical ServicesHealth Care ProfessionalsHorses and Horse RacingOpioidsSubstance UseVeterinarians

In effect since April 14, 2026

This act carries an emergency clause, so it took effect as soon as it became law instead of waiting the usual 90 days after the session adjourned (Ky. Constitution § 55).

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This bill changes the makeup of the Controlled Substances Prescribing Council by replacing one physician and one nurse with one livestock veterinarian and one equine veterinarian. The council advises on rules around prescribing controlled substances, and this change gives veterinarians a direct seat at that table. Who it may affect: veterinarians, livestock owners, and those in the equine industry.

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Legislative History

Apr 14, 2026 · Senate
Senate Roll Call No. 4170
Passed
Yea: 32
Nay: 6
Apr 14, 2026 · House
House Roll Call No. 464
Passed
Yea: 83
Nay: 16
Absent: 1
Apr 14, 2026 · Senate
Delivered To Secretary Of State (Acts Ch. 170)
Apr 14, 2026 · Senate
Enrolled, Signed By President Of The Senate
Apr 14, 2026 · Senate
Enrolled, Signed By Speaker Of The House
Apr 14, 2026 · Senate
Received In House (clerical)
Apr 14, 2026 · House
Passed 32-6 (clerical)
Apr 14, 2026 · House
Veto Overridden
Mar 31, 2026 · Senate
3rd Reading, Passed 38-0
Yea: 38
Nay: 0
Feb 6, 2026 · House
3rd Reading, Passed 91-1 With Committee Substitute (1) And Committee Amendment (1-Title)
Yea: 91
Nay: 1
Absent: 8

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David Meade

Representative · House District 080

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David.Meade@kylegislature.gov
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Vanessa Grossl

Representative · House District 088

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vanessa.grossl@kylegislature.gov
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