Kentucky · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 116: AN ACT relating to physician assistants.
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 116 is a bill introduced in the Kentucky Senate on January 22, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT relating to physician assistants. Primary sponsor: Scott Madon (Republican), Steve Meredith (Republican), Lindsey Tichenor (Republican). Most recent recorded action (April 10, 2026): signed by Governor (Acts Ch. 94).
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Amend KRS 311.840 to define terms; amend KRS 311.842, 311.848, 311.850, 202A.011, 202C.010, 216B.175, and 600.020 to change references to "supervising physician" to "collaborating physician" to conform; amend KRS 311.844 to include Schedule II controlled substances in the list of controlled substances authorized license holders may prescribe; amend KRS 311.858 to list the services a physician assistant may provide; require a physician assistant to consult and collaborate with or refer a patient to an appropriate licensed physician as indicated by the patient's condition and the standard of care; create a new section of KRS 311.840 to 311.862 to establish requirements for a collaboration agreement between a collaborating physician and a physician assistant; amend KRS 186.577 to allow physician assistants to administer driver vision tests; amend KRS 218A.202 to conform; repeal KRS 311.854, 311.856, and 311.860, relating to supervising physicians.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scott Madon | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 29 |
| Steve Meredith | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 5 |
| Lindsey Tichenor | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 6 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- signed by Governor (Acts Ch. 94)
- delivered to Governor
- enrolled, signed by Speaker of the House
- enrolled, signed by President of the Senate
- passed 36-0
- Senate concurred in Floor Amendment (2)
- posted for passage for concurrence in House Floor Amendment (2)
- to Rules (S)
- received in Senate
- 3rd reading, passed 90-1 with Floor Amendment (2)
- floor amendments (5) and (6-title) filed
- floor amendments (2), (3) and (4-title) filed
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