Kentucky · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 169: AN ACT relating to coverage for feeding or eating disorders.
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 169 is a bill introduced in the Kentucky House on January 7, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT relating to coverage for feeding or eating disorders. Primary sponsor: Ken Fleming (Republican), Lisa Willner (Democratic), Beverly Chester-Burton (Democratic), Daniel Grossberg (Democratic), Vanessa Grossl (Republican), Mary Beth Imes (Republican), Kim King (Republican), Nancy Tate (Republican). Most recent recorded action (April 13, 2026): signed by Governor (Acts Ch. 101).
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Create new sections of Subtitle 17A of KRS Chapter 304 to define terms; require health plans to provide coverage for the diagnosis and treatment of feeding or eating disorders; prohibit insurers from using certain standards, including body mass index, to deny, limit, or restrict coverage; authorize insurers to consider certain factors when determining medical necessity or the appropriate level of care for an individual diagnosed with a feeding or eating disorder; amend KRS 304.17C-125, 304.38A-115, 205.522, 205.6485, 164.2871, and 18A.225 to require limited health services benefit plans, limited health service organizations, Medicaid, KCHIP, self-insured employer group plans provided by the governing board of a state postsecondary education institution, and the state employee health plan to comply with the coverage requirements for feeding or eating disorders; provide that various sections apply to health plans issued or renewed on or after January 1, 2027; require the Cabinet for Health and Family Services or the Department for Medicaid Services to seek federal approval if it is determined that such approval is necessary; provide authorization from the General Assembly to make changes in the Medicaid program as required under KRS 205.5372(1); EFFECTIVE, in part, January 1, 2027.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 3 · Republican 5
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ken Fleming | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 48 |
| Lisa Willner | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 35 |
| Beverly Chester-Burton | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 44 |
| Daniel Grossberg | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 30 |
| Vanessa Grossl | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 88 |
| Mary Beth Imes | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 5 |
| Kim King | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 55 |
| Nancy Tate | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 27 |
“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. 101)
- delivered to Governor
- enrolled, signed by President of the Senate
- enrolled, signed by Speaker of the House
- received in House
- 3rd reading, passed 38-0
- posted for passage in the Consent Orders of the Day for Friday, March 27 2026
- 2nd reading, to Rules as a consent bill
- reported favorably, 1st reading, to Consent Calendar
- to Banking & Insurance (S)
- to Committee on Committees (S)
- received in Senate
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