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Adjourned sine die. The bill was pending when the session ended, so it did not pass.

Last action · January 23, 2026

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Introduced January 15, 2026

House

Adjourned Sine Die

2026 Regular Session

HB412

AN ACT relating to physician continuing medical education.

Amend KRS 311.601 to require physicians to receive at least 3 hours of continuing medical education every 3 years related to mental health recognition and treatment.

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This bill would require Kentucky physicians to complete at least 3 hours of continuing medical education focused on mental health recognition and treatment once every 3 years. It changes existing law governing physician licensing requirements to add this mental health training as a mandatory component. The goal is to ensure doctors across the state are better equipped to identify and address mental health conditions in their patients. Who it may affect: licensed physicians in Kentucky and patients seeking mental health-related care.

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