Kentucky · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 3: AN ACT relating to reimbursements for pharmacist services.
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 3 is a bill introduced in the Kentucky House on January 13, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT relating to reimbursements for pharmacist services. Primary sponsor: Amy Neighbors (Republican), Steve Bratcher (Republican), Beverly Chester-Burton (Democratic), Mike Clines (Republican), Al Gentry (Democratic), Tony Hampton (Republican), D.J. Johnson (Republican), Scott Lewis (Republican), David Osborne (Republican), Steven Rudy (Republican). Most recent recorded action (April 13, 2026): signed by Governor (Acts Ch. 99).
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Amend KRS 205.522 and 205.6485 to require Medicaid and KCHIP to comply with pharmacy reimbursement requirements established in KRS 304.12-237; require the Cabinet for Health and Family Services or the Department for Medicaid to seek federal approval if it is determined that such approval is necessary; provide authorization from the General Assembly to make changes to the Medicaid program as required under KRS 205.5372(1).
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2 · Republican 8
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amy Neighbors | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 21 |
| Steve Bratcher | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 25 |
| Beverly Chester-Burton | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 44 |
| Mike Clines | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 68 |
| Al Gentry | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 46 |
| Tony Hampton | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 62 |
| D.J. Johnson | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 13 |
| Scott Lewis | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 14 |
| David Osborne | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 59 |
| Steven Rudy | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 1 |
“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. 99)
- 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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