Kentucky · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 134: AN ACT relating to sexual assault nurse examiners.
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 134 is a bill introduced in the Kentucky House on January 7, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT relating to sexual assault nurse examiners. Primary sponsor: Rebecca Raymer (Republican), Chad Aull (Democratic), Steve Bratcher (Republican), Beverly Chester-Burton (Democratic), Daniel Grossberg (Democratic), Kim Moser (Republican), Sarah Stalker (Democratic), Pamela Stevenson (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (April 10, 2026): signed by Governor (Acts Ch. 66).
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Create a new section of KRS Chapter 211 to require the Cabinet for Health and Family Services to employ a health professional as a statewide sexual assault nurse examiner (SANE) coordinator; establish requirements for the description, essential duties, and responsibilities of the SANE coordinator position; require the cabinet to collaborate with others to develop a statewide strategic plan that utilizes a regional model to ensure SANE coverage for all Kentucky hospitals; require the cabinet to develop a state registry of SANEs that is accessible from the cabinet's website by December 1, 2026; amend KRS 314.142 to require the board to notify newly registered SANEs of the state SANE registry on the cabinet's website.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 5 · Republican 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rebecca Raymer | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 15 |
| Chad Aull | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 79 |
| Steve Bratcher | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 25 |
| Beverly Chester-Burton | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 44 |
| Daniel Grossberg | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 30 |
| Kim Moser | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 64 |
| Sarah Stalker | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 34 |
| Pamela Stevenson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 43 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- signed by Governor (Acts Ch. 66)
- delivered to Governor
- enrolled, signed by President of the Senate
- enrolled, signed by Speaker of the House
- passed 91-0
- House concurred in Committee Substitute (1)
- posted for passage for concurrence in Senate Committee Substitute (1)
- to Rules (H)
- received in House
- 3rd reading, passed 37-0 with Committee Substitute (1)
- passed over and retained in the Consent Orders of the Day
- posted for passage in the Consent Orders of the Day for Thursday, March 19 2026
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