Kentucky · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 696: AN ACT relating to infantile seizure disorder.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 696 is a bill introduced in the Kentucky House on February 23, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT relating to infantile seizure disorder. Primary sponsor: Felicia Rabourn (Republican), David Hale (Republican), T.J. Roberts (Republican), Steven Rudy (Republican). Most recent recorded action (March 2, 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 214 to require the Department for Public Health to make educational material available on its website regarding the recognition and warning signs of infantile seizure disorder; require a health facility or health care provider to provide the material; amend KRS 311.601, 311.844, and 314.073 to require pediatricians, family practitioners, advanced practice registered nurses, and physician assistants who regularly provide care to infants to demonstrate completion of a 1 time course of a least 1 hour of continuing education that covers the recognition and warning signs of infantile seizure disorder.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 4
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Felicia Rabourn | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 47 |
| David Hale | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 74 |
| T.J. Roberts | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 66 |
| 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
- to Health Services (H)
- to Committee on Committees (H)
- introduced in House