Kentucky · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 512: AN ACT relating to prescription drugs.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 512 is a bill introduced in the Kentucky House on January 28, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT relating to prescription drugs. Primary sponsor: Kim Moser (Republican), Kim Banta (Republican), Steve Bratcher (Republican), Josh Calloway (Republican), Stephanie Dietz (Republican), Peyton Griffee (Republican), Vanessa Grossl (Republican), Tony Hampton (Republican), Mark Hart (Republican), Jason Nemes (Republican), Marianne Proctor (Republican). Most recent recorded action (February 4, 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.
Amend KRS 304.17A-164 to define and redefine terms; establish cost-sharing requirements for prescription drugs; require rebates to be passed through; establish confidentiality requirements for the rebate information; create a new section of KRS 365.880 to 365.900 to provide that the actual amount of rebates received is a trade secret; provide that compliance with prescription drug cost-sharing and rebate requirements shall not be in violation of the Uniform Trade Secrets Act; amend KRS 304.17C-125, 304.38A-115, 18A.225, and 164.2871 to apply the cost-sharing and rebate requirements for prescription drugs to limited health service benefit plans, limited health service organizations, the state employee health plan, and self-insured employer group health plans provided by the governing board of a state postsecondary education institution; apply provisions to health plans issued or renewed on or after January 1, 2027; EFFECTIVE January 1, 2027.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 11
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kim Moser | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 64 |
| Kim Banta | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 63 |
| Steve Bratcher | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 25 |
| Josh Calloway | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 10 |
| Stephanie Dietz | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 65 |
| Peyton Griffee | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 26 |
| Vanessa Grossl | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 88 |
| Tony Hampton | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 62 |
| Mark Hart | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 78 |
| Jason Nemes | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 33 |
| Marianne Proctor | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 60 |
“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