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HB710

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AN ACT relating to licensees authorized to prescribe or dispense controlled substances.

Amend KRS 311.586 to insert gender-neutral language.

Introduced: February 19, 2025

Last action: March 6, 2025

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This bill updates existing Kentucky law about professionals licensed to prescribe or dispense controlled substances by replacing gendered language with gender-neutral language. It is a technical change to the wording of the law and does not alter the underlying rules or requirements for those licensees.

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Legislative History

Feb 19, 2025 · House
Introduced In House
Feb 19, 2025 · House
To Committee On Committees (H)
Feb 27, 2025 · House
To Health Services (H)
Feb 28, 2025 · House
Taken From Health Services (H) (clerical)
Feb 28, 2025 · House
1st Reading (clerical)
Feb 28, 2025 · House
Returned To Health Services (H) (clerical)
Feb 28, 2025 · House
Reassigned To Licensing, Occupations, & Administrative Regulations (H) (clerical)
Mar 4, 2025 · House
Taken From Licensing, Occupations, & Administrative Regulations (H) (clerical)
Mar 6, 2025 · House
3rd Reading, Passed 77-18 With Committee Substitute (1) And Committee Amendment (1-Title)
Yea: 77
Nay: 18
Absent: 5
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Primary Sponsor

Portrait of Tom Smith
Tom Smith

Representative · House District 086

Primary sponsor
Tom.Smith@kylegislature.gov
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