Kentucky 24rs Session Status: Enacted Bipartisan · 5 R · 2 D cosponsors

HB 166 — AN ACT relating to sudden unexpected death in epilepsy.

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  1. ✓
    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill has been enacted into law. Enacted.

Prognosis

Likely to advance 78% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

High

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  • Enacted

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 8 sponsors

    1 primary, 7 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (5 R · 2 D) — cross-party backing.

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In plain language

The bill prohibits COVID-19 vaccine requirements for various purposes.

The legislation prohibits requiring individuals to receive a COVID-19 vaccine for school enrollment, employment, and medical treatment. This applies across education, healthcare, and licensing sectors.

What this means for you
  • Workers: If you are a worker, this means you cannot be required to get a COVID-19 vaccine for your job.
  • Families: For families, this ensures that COVID-19 vaccination will not be a condition for school enrollment.
  • Healthcare: Healthcare providers must comply with the prohibition on requiring a COVID-19 vaccine for treatment.

Summary

AN ACT relating to sudden unexpected death in epilepsy.

Bill Text

We don't have the full text on file for this bill yet.

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Action History

  1. Senate Floor Amendment 2

  2. L. Tichenor

  3. Retain original provisions, except create a new section of KRS Chapter 214 to prohibit a requirement for any individual to receive a COVID-19 vaccine for the purposes of student enrollment, employment, professional licensure, or medical treatment.

  4. Diseases - COVID-19 vaccine, prohibition on requirement Education, Elementary and Secondary - COVID-19 vaccine, prohibition on requirement Education, Higher - COVID-19 vaccine, prohibition on requirement Health and Medical Services - COVID-19 vaccine, prohibition on requirement Labor and Industry - COVID-19 vaccine, prohibition on requirement Licensing - COVID-19 vaccine, prohibition of requirement Occupational Safety and Health - COVID-19 vaccine, prohibition on requirement Personnel and Employment - COVID-19 vaccine, prohibition on requirement Public Health - COVID-19 vaccine, prohibition on requirement Science and Technology - COVID-19 vaccine, prohibition on requirement Workforce - COVID-19 vaccine, prohibition on requirement

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 7 co-sponsors · 130 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (7)

Not signed on (130)

130 members have not signed on to this bill.

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"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.

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Subjects

public-safety healthcare
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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 166 do?
AN ACT relating to sudden unexpected death in epilepsy.
Who sponsors HB 166?
HB 166 is sponsored by D. Bentley, Wade Williams (Republican), Pamela Stevenson (Democrat), Scott Sharp (Republican), Kim King (Republican), Al Gentry (Democrat), Steve Bratcher (Republican), and Jason Nemes (Republican).
What is the current status of HB 166?
This bill has been enacted into law. Enacted.
Where can I track HB 166?
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