Kentucky · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 12: AN ACT relating to medical provider coverage in Level IV trauma centers.
Passed one chamber Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 12 is a bill introduced in the Kentucky Senate on January 6, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT relating to medical provider coverage in Level IV trauma centers. Primary sponsor: Steve Meredith (Republican), Gary Boswell (Republican), Scott Madon (Republican). Most recent recorded action (February 6, 2026): to Committee on Committees (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 211.492 to define "advanced practice provider"; amend KRS 211.494 to allow Level IV verified trauma centers to utilize physician assistants and advanced practice registered nurses who are supervised by physicians to cover emergency departments; require the Department for Public Health to promulgate administrative regulations to conform.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steve Meredith | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 5 |
| Gary Boswell | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 8 |
| Scott Madon | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 29 |
“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 (H)
- received in House
- 3rd reading, passed 27-11
- posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Thursday, February 05 2026
- 2nd reading, to Rules
- reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar
- to Health Services (S)
- to Committee on Committees (S)
- introduced in Senate