Kentucky · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 584: AN ACT relating to licensees authorized to prescribe or dispense controlled substances.
Passed one chamber Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 584 is a bill introduced in the Kentucky House on February 6, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT relating to licensees authorized to prescribe or dispense controlled substances. Primary sponsor: Tom Smith (Republican), George Brown (Democratic), Derek Lewis (Republican). Most recent recorded action (March 5, 2026): to Committee on Committees (S).
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Amend KRS 218A.205 to remove the requirement of a permanent licensure ban on licensees and applicants convicted of a felony offense regarding prescribing or dispensing a controlled substance; make technical corrections.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1 · Republican 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tom Smith | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 86 |
| George Brown | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 77 |
| Derek Lewis | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 90 |
“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 Committee on Committees (S)
- received in Senate
- 3rd reading, passed 80-16
- posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Wednesday, March 04 2026
- 2nd reading, to Rules
- reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar
- to Licensing, Occupations, & Administrative Regulations (H)
- to Committee on Committees (H)
- introduced in House