Kentucky 2026 Regular Session Status: Passed Senate 1 R cosponsors

SB 323 — AN ACT relating to the production of medical records.

Last action — returned to Committee on Committees (H)

  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. ✓
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed House
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has passed the Senate. Introduced March 02, 2026. It now moves to the second chamber.

Next likely step: consideration and a floor vote in the House.

Odds of enactment

Moderate chance

Based on the sponsor, cosponsors, and committee posture, this bill has a moderate chance of becoming law.

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Prognosis

Advancing 48% · moderate confidence

  • Passed Senate

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 1 sponsor

    1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (1 R).

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 1 recorded vote so far.

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Summary

Amend KRS 422.305 to require that a subpoena duces tecum for medical records be served no less than 14 days before the time set in the subpoena to appear or produce the records; make technical corrections.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

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UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS BR 2181 AN ACT relating to the production of medical records.
UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS SB 323/GA AN ACT relating to the production of medical records.
(2) (a) The certification shall be signed before a notary public by the employee of the medical facility[hospital] charged with[ the responsibility of] being the Page 1 of 3 BR218100.100 - 2181 - XXXX 3/11/2026 3:17 PM Jacketed UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS BR 2181 custodian of the records and shall include the full name of the patient, the patient's medical record number, the number of pages in the medical record, and a legend substantially to the following effect:
(2) (a) The certification shall be signed before a notary public by the employee of the medical facility[hospital] charged with[ the responsibility of] being the Page 1 of 3 SB032310.100 - 2181 - XXXX 3/11/2026 3:17 PM GA UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS SB 323/GA custodian of the records and shall include the full name of the patient, the patient's medical record number, the number of pages in the medical record, and a legend substantially to the following effect:
(b) When the copies of records are sent via certified mail, the receipt used by the postal authorities shall be sufficient to prove delivery and receipt of the copies Page 2 of 3 BR218100.100 - 2181 - XXXX 3/11/2026 3:17 PM Jacketed UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS BR 2181 of records.
(b) When the copies of records are sent via certified mail, the receipt used by the postal authorities shall be sufficient to prove delivery and receipt of the copies Page 2 of 3 SB032310.100 - 2181 - XXXX 3/11/2026 3:17 PM GA UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS SB 323/GA of records.
Page 3 of 3 BR218100.100 - 2181 - XXXX 3/11/2026 3:17 PM Jacketed
Page 3 of 3 SB032310.100 - 2181 - XXXX 3/11/2026 3:17 PM GA
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How this bill changes current law

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Compared against the Kentucky Revised Statutes as published AI-generated reading aid — verify against the official bill.

The bill amends the existing law to change the terminology from 'hospital' to 'medical provider' and modifies certain details related to the notification and delivery of medical records.

  • KRS 422.305

    hospital → medical provider

    Changes references in the statute from 'hospital' to 'medical provider', broadening the scope of who is covered under the law.

  • KRS 422.305

    such → requested

    Clarifies the text by replacing the vague term 'such' with 'requested' to specify the type of charts or records.

  • KRS 422.305

    thereof

    Removes the redundant 'thereof' for more concise language.

  • KRS 422.305

    hospital → medical provider's facility

    Modifies the language to indicate that records can be kept at any medical provider's facility rather than just hospitals.

  • KRS 422.305

    hospital → medical provider

    Replaces 'hospital' with 'medical provider' throughout the section to standardize terminology.

  • KRS 422.305

    the responsibility of being custodian of the records → being the custodian of the records

    Streamlines the language for clarity.

  • KRS 422.305

    such

    Removes the indefinite term 'such' to enhance the precision of the legal text.

  • KRS 422.305

    hospital → medical provider

    Again replaces 'hospital' with 'medical provider', ensuring consistent usage throughout the statute.

  • KRS 422.305

    so

    Eliminates the word 'so' for grammatical correctness.

  • KRS 422.305

    the responsibility of being custodian of → being the custodian of

    Clarifies the wording for better understanding.

  • KRS 422.305

    hospital's → medical provider's

    Standardizes the designation of custodianship from 'hospital' to 'medical provider'.

  • KRS 422.305

    Such

    Removes the introductory 'Such' for grammatical accuracy.

  • KRS 422.305

    and

    Eliminates 'and' for a more streamlined list.

  • KRS 422.305

    the

    Removes unnecessary articles for brevity.

  • KRS 422.305

    hospital → medical provider

    Fully replaces instances of 'hospital' with 'medical provider', ensuring uniformity in language.

  • KRS 422.305

    thereof

    Removes 'thereof' for clarity.

  • KRS 422.305

    the responsibility of

    Streamlines the phrase for better readability.

  • KRS 422.305

    notarized → notarized affidavit

    Inserts 'affidavit' to clarify the type of document required.

  • KRS 422.305

    shall → may

    Modifies the obligation to a permissive standard, allowing discretion.

  • KRS 422.305

    medical records → charts or records

    Broadens the term to include various types of records, not just medical.

  • KRS 422.305

    hospital → medical provider

    Reaffirms the overall change from 'hospital' to 'medical provider'.

Action History

  1. returned to Committee on Committees (H)

  2. 2nd reading

  3. taken from Committee on Committees (H)

  4. returned to Committee on Committees (H)

  5. 1st reading

  6. taken from Committee on Committees (H)

  7. to Committee on Committees (H)

  8. received in House

  9. 3rd reading, passed 32-0

  10. posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Wednesday, March 11 2026

  11. 2nd reading, to Rules

  12. reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar

  13. to Judiciary (S)

  14. to Committee on Committees (S)

  15. introduced in Senate

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 137 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (137)

137 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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Votes

PASS SB 323

Passed 32 Yea · 0 Nay · 6 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat 5000
Republican 27006
Total 32006
% of votes cast 84%0%0%16%
How each member voted (38)
Member Party Vote
Cassie Chambers Armstrong Democrat Yea
Gary Clemons Democrat Yea
Gerald A. Neal Democrat Yea
Karen Berg Democrat Yea
Keturah J. Herron Democrat Yea
Aaron Reed Republican Yea
Amanda Mays Bledsoe Republican Yea
Brandon J. Storm Republican Yea
Christian McDaniel Republican Yea
Craig Richardson Republican Yea
Danny Carroll Republican Yea
David P. Givens Republican Yea
Donald Douglas Republican Yea
Gary Boswell Republican Not Voting
Greg Elkins Republican Yea
Jared Carpenter Republican Yea
Jason Howell Republican Yea
Jason Nemes Republican Yea
Jimmy Higdon Republican Yea
Julie Raque Adams Republican Yea
Lindsey Tichenor Republican Not Voting
Matt Nunn Republican Yea
Matthew Deneen Republican Yea
Max Wise Republican Yea
Michael Meredith Republican Yea
Nick Wilson Republican Yea
Phillip Wheeler Republican Not Voting
Rick Girdler Republican Yea
Robby Mills Republican Yea
Robert Stivers Republican Yea
Robin L. Webb Republican Yea
Scott Madon Republican Yea
Shelley Funke Frommeyer Republican Not Voting
Stephen West Republican Yea
Steve Rawlings Republican Not Voting
Tom Smith Republican Yea
Wade Williams Republican Not Voting
Walker Thomas Republican Yea

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 323 do?
Amend KRS 422.305 to require that a subpoena duces tecum for medical records be served no less than 14 days before the time set in the subpoena to appear or produce the records; make technical corrections.
Who sponsors SB 323?
SB 323 is sponsored by Robert Stivers (Republican).
What is the current status of SB 323?
This bill has passed the Senate. Introduced March 02, 2026. It now moves to the second chamber.
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