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Passed Senate
Passed House
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Last action · April 13, 2026
Signed By Governor (Acts Ch. 124)

Introduced January 7, 2026

Senate
Signed By Governor
2026 Regular Session

SJR23

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A JOINT RESOLUTION declaring Kentucky a Food is Medicine state and directing state agencies to advance Food is Medicine initiatives.

Declare Kentucky to be a Food is Medicine state and direct state agencies to advance Food is Medicine initiatives.

AgricultureCommendations and RecognitionsDiseasesDrugs and MedicinesFoods And BeveragesHealth and Medical ServicesHealth Care ProfessionalsHospitals And Health FacilitiesNursesPharmacistsPhysiciansPublic HealthState Agencies

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).

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This resolution officially declares Kentucky a "Food is Medicine" state, recognizing the connection between nutrition and health. It directs state agencies to work toward programs and policies that use food as part of preventing and treating illness. Who it may affect: Kentuckians with diet-related health conditions, health care professionals, and the state agencies responsible for public health programs.

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Legislative History

Apr 13, 2026 · Senate
Signed By Governor (Acts Ch. 124)
Apr 1, 2026 · Senate
Delivered To Governor (clerical)
Apr 1, 2026 · Senate
Enrolled, Signed By Speaker Of The House
Apr 1, 2026 · Senate
Enrolled, Signed By President Of The Senate
Apr 1, 2026 · Senate
Passed 36-0
Yea: 36
Nay: 0
Absent: 2
Apr 1, 2026 · Senate
Senate Concurred In Floor Amendment (1) (clerical)
Apr 1, 2026 · Senate
Posted For Passage For Concurrence In House Floor Amendment (1) (clerical)
Apr 1, 2026 · Senate
To Rules (S)
Mar 31, 2026 · House
House Roll Call No. 389
Passed
Yea: 75
Nay: 5
Absent: 20
Mar 31, 2026 · House
3rd Reading, Adopted 93-0 With Floor Amendment (1)
Yea: 93
Nay: 0
Absent: 7
Jan 28, 2026 · Senate
Senate Roll Call No. 3785
Passed
Yea: 35
Nay: 0
Absent: 3

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Shelley Frommeyer

Senator · Senate District 24

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shelley.funkefrommeyer@kylegislature.gov
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Donald Douglas

Senator · Senate District 22

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Donald.Douglas@kylegislature.gov
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Lindsey Tichenor

Senator · Senate District 06

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lindsey.tichenor@kylegislature.gov
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