Introduced January 6, 2026
SB18
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Amend KRS 311.380 to define "physician assistant," “podiatric assistant,” “podiatric residency,” “podiatric resident,” podiatric supervision," and "supervising podiatrist"; amend KRS 311.400 to add the scope of practice for podiatric residents and podiatric assistants; amend KRS 311.410 to conform; amend KRS 311.420 to add qualifications to acquire a license to practice podiatry; permit the board to promulgate administrative regulations for licensure of podiatric assistants and podiatric residents, podiatric residency licenses, and the approval and regulation of…
In effect since July 15, 2026
Acts from the 2026 Regular Session that don't carry an emergency clause or set their own effective date took effect 90 days after the session adjourned (Ky. Constitution § 55).
Plain-language summary
This bill updates Kentucky law governing podiatry, the medical specialty focused on foot and ankle care. It creates new license categories for podiatric residents and podiatric assistants, sets rules for how podiatrists may supervise physician assistants, and allows podiatrists to certify patients for medicinal cannabis use. The State Board of Podiatry gains new authority to issue, regulate, and take action on these expanded license types. Who it may affect: podiatrists, podiatric residents and assistants, physician assistants working under podiatric supervision, and patients seeking podiatric care or medicinal cannabis certifications from a podiatrist.
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Legislative History
Primary Sponsor
Craig Richardson
Senator · Senate District 03
Co-sponsors (1)
Stephen Meredith
Senator · Senate District 05
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