Kentucky · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 32: AN ACT relating to coverage for epinephrine devices.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 32 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 epinephrine devices. Primary sponsor: Adam Moore (Democratic), Erika Hancock (Democratic), Chad Aull (Democratic), Ryan Bivens (Republican), George Brown (Democratic), Adrielle Camuel (Democratic), Beverly Chester-Burton (Democratic), Anne Donworth (Democratic), David Hale (Republican), J.T. Payne (Republican), Rachel Roarx (Democratic), Pamela Stevenson (Democratic), Aaron Thompson (Republican), Joshua Watkins (Democratic), Mitch Whitaker (Republican). 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 require health benefit plans to cover at least 2 medically necessary epinephrine devices per covered person; limit a covered person's cost-sharing amount to $100 annually; amend KRS 304.17A-099 to exempt the epinephrine device coverage requirement from being suspended under state law due to the triggering of federal cost defrayment requirements; amend KRS 205.522, 205.6485, 164.2871, and 18A.225 to require Medicaid, KCHIP, self-insured employer group health plans offered by the governing board of a state postsecondary education institution, and the state employee health plan to comply with the epinephrine device coverage requirement; provide that various sections apply to health benefit plans issued or renewed on or after January 1, 2027; require the Department of Insurance to determine whether the epinephrine devices coverage requirement would be in addition to essential health benefits required under federal law; require the Department of Insurance to obtain federal approval, if necessary; require the Cabinet for Health and Family Services or the Department for Medicaid Services to obtain federal approval, if 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 10 · Republican 5
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adam Moore | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 45 |
| Erika Hancock | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 57 |
| Chad Aull | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 79 |
| Ryan Bivens | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 24 |
| George Brown | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 77 |
| Adrielle Camuel | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 93 |
| Beverly Chester-Burton | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 44 |
| Anne Donworth | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 76 |
| David Hale | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 74 |
| J.T. Payne | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 11 |
| Rachel Roarx | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 38 |
| Pamela Stevenson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 43 |
| Aaron Thompson | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 98 |
| Joshua Watkins | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 42 |
| Mitch Whitaker | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 94 |
“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