Kentucky · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 231: AN ACT relating to the reporting of medical debt.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 231 is a bill introduced in the Kentucky House on January 8, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT relating to the reporting of medical debt. Primary sponsor: Adam Moore (Democratic), Lindsey Burke (Democratic), Sarah Stalker (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (January 15, 2026): to Banking & Insurance (H).
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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 367 to define terms; prohibit a health care professional from furnishing medical debt to a consumer reporting agency; require a contract between a health care professional and collection entity to include a provision prohibiting the reporting of medical debt to a consumer reporting agency; provide that medical debt that is reported in violation of the section is void and unenforceable; make a violation of the section an unfair, false, misleading, or deceptive act or practice in violation of KRS 367.170; establish remedies for a violation of the section; provide that section shall not be construed to limit or restrict any powers, duties, remedies, or penalties available; direct that provisions apply to contracts entered into or renewed on or after the effective date of the Act.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adam Moore | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 45 |
| Lindsey Burke | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 75 |
| Sarah Stalker | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 34 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- to Banking & Insurance (H)
- to Committee on Committees (H)
- introduced in House