Kentucky · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 25: AN ACT relating to coverage for scalp cooling systems used in connection with chemotherapy treatment for breast cancer.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 25 is a bill introduced in the Kentucky House on January 6, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT relating to coverage for scalp cooling systems used in connection with chemotherapy treatment for breast cancer. Primary sponsor: Lindsey Burke (Democratic), George Brown (Democratic), Adrielle Camuel (Democratic), Beverly Chester-Burton (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (January 13, 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 Subtitle 17A of KRS Chapter 304 to define terms; require health plans to provide coverage for scalp cooling systems used in connection with chemotherapy treatment for breast cancer; suspend the coverage requirement's application to qualified health plans if the state would be required to make cost defrayal payments; amend KRS 304.17A-099 to conform; amend KRS 304.17C-125, 164.2871, and 18A.225 to require limited health service benefit plans, self-insured employer plans provided by the governing board of a state postsecondary education institution, and the state employee health plan to comply with the coverage requirement for scalp cooling systems; provide that certain provisions apply to health plans issued or renewed on or after January 1, 2027; EFFECTIVE, in part, January 1, 2027.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 4
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lindsey Burke | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 75 |
| George Brown | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 77 |
| Adrielle Camuel | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 93 |
| Beverly Chester-Burton | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 44 |
“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