Kentucky · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 73: AN ACT relating to interest on medical debt.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 73 is a bill introduced in the Kentucky House on January 7, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT relating to interest on medical debt. Primary sponsor: Rachel Roarx (Democratic), Al Gentry (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (January 14, 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 KRS Chapter 360 to define "medical debt"; establish a maximum interest rate of 3% on medical debt; amend KRS 360.020 to expand the civil penalty for excessive interest on medical debt; amend KRS 360.040 to establish a maximum interest rate of 3% on judgments rendered in an action to collect medical debt; make technical amendments; amend KRS 216B.250 to conform.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rachel Roarx | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 38 |
| Al Gentry | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 46 |
“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