Kentucky · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 137: AN ACT relating to a provisional license to practice medicine.
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 137 is a bill introduced in the Kentucky Senate on January 29, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT relating to a provisional license to practice medicine. Primary sponsor: Steve Meredith (Republican), Danny Carroll (Republican). Most recent recorded action (April 10, 2026): signed by Governor (Acts Ch. 89).
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Amend KRS 311.571 to allow and specify requirements for a physician licensed to practice medicine in another country to obtain a provisional license to practice medicine in the Commonwealth; specify requirements for a provisional license to convert to a regular license; add conditions for the Board of Medical Licensure to revoke a provisional license; make technical changes.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steve Meredith | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 5 |
| Danny Carroll | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 2 |
“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. 89)
- delivered to Governor
- enrolled, signed by Speaker of the House
- enrolled, signed by President of the Senate
- received in Senate
- 3rd reading, passed 79-11
- posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Tuesday, March 24 2026
- 2nd reading, to Rules
- reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar
- to Health Services (H)
- to Committee on Committees (H)
- received in House
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