Kentucky · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 471: AN ACT relating to Medicaid coverage for doula services.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 471 is a bill introduced in the Kentucky House on January 22, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT relating to Medicaid coverage for doula services. Primary sponsor: Lisa Willner (Democratic), Kim Moser (Republican). Most recent recorded action (January 30, 2026): to Health Services (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 205 to require the Department for Medicaid Services and any managed care organization with whom the department contracts for the delivery of Medicaid services to provide coverage for doula services; create a new section of KRS Chapter 194A to establish the Doula Advisory Council, council membership, and council duties; require the Cabinet for Health and Family Services or the Department for Medicaid Services to seek federal approval if they determine 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 1 · Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lisa Willner | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 35 |
| Kim Moser | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 64 |
“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 Health Services (H)
- to Committee on Committees (H)
- introduced in House