Kentucky · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 266: AN ACT relating to healthcare credentials eligible for the Kentucky healthcare workforce investment fund.
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 266 is a bill introduced in the Kentucky House on January 8, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT relating to healthcare credentials eligible for the Kentucky healthcare workforce investment fund. Primary sponsor: Peyton Griffee (Republican), Walker Thomas (Republican), Steven Doan (Republican), Vanessa Grossl (Republican), Kim King (Republican), Bobby McCool (Republican), Lisa Willner (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (April 3, 2026): signed by Governor (Acts Ch. 29).
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Amend KRS 164.0401 to add a speech-language pathology or audiology license to the definition of "eligible healthcare credential" for the purpose of the Kentucky healthcare workforce investment fund.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1 · Republican 6
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peyton Griffee | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 26 |
| Walker Thomas | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 8 |
| Steven Doan | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 69 |
| Vanessa Grossl | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 88 |
| Kim King | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 55 |
| Bobby McCool | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 97 |
| Lisa Willner | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 35 |
“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. 29)
- 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
- passed over and retained in the Consent Orders of the Day
- posted for passage in the Consent Orders of the Day for Tuesday, March 24 2026
- 2nd reading, to Rules as a consent bill
- reported favorably, 1st reading, to Consent Calendar
- to Health Services (S)
- to Committee on Committees (S)
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