Kentucky · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 38: AN ACT relating to reimbursements for pharmacist services.
Passed one chamber Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 38 is a bill introduced in the Kentucky Senate on January 7, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT relating to reimbursements for pharmacist services. Primary sponsor: Craig Richardson (Republican), Gary Boswell (Republican), Matt Deneen (Republican), Don Douglas (Republican), Rick Girdler (Republican), Scott Madon (Republican), Amanda Bledsoe (Republican), Steve Meredith (Republican), Matt Nunn (Republican). Most recent recorded action (March 5, 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.
Amend KRS 205.522 and 205.6485 to require Medicaid and KCHIP to comply with pharmacy reimbursement requirements established in KRS 304.12-237; require the Cabinet for Health and Family Services or the Department for Medicaid to seek federal approval if it is determined that such approval is necessary; provide authorization from the General Assembly to make changes to the Medicaid program as required under KRS 205.5372(1).
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 9
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Craig Richardson | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 3 |
| Gary Boswell | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 8 |
| Matt Deneen | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 10 |
| Don Douglas | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 22 |
| Rick Girdler | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 15 |
| Scott Madon | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 29 |
| Amanda Bledsoe | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 12 |
| Steve Meredith | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 5 |
| Matt Nunn | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 17 |
“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)
- received in House
- 3rd reading, passed 37-0
- passed over and retained in the Orders of the Day
- posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Tuesday, January 20, 2026
- 2nd reading, to Rules
- reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar
- to Health Services (S)
- to Committee on Committees (S)
- introduced in Senate