Kentucky 2026 Regular Session Status: Passed Senate 9 R cosponsors

SB 38 — AN ACT relating to reimbursements for pharmacist services.

Last action — to Banking & Insurance (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 January 07, 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 58% · moderate confidence

  • Passed Senate

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 9 sponsors

    9 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (9 R).

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 1 recorded vote so far.

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Summary

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).

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UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS BR 1083 AN ACT relating to reimbursements for pharmacist services.
UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS SB 38/GA AN ACT relating to reimbursements for pharmacist services.
(1) As used in this section, "KCHIP" means the Kentucky Children's Health Insurance Page 1 of 5 XXXX 1/21/2026 3:17 PM Jacketed UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS BR 1083 Program.
(1) As used in this section, "KCHIP" means the Kentucky Children's Health Insurance Page 1 of 5 SB003810.100 - 1083 - XXXX 1/21/2026 3:49 PM GA UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS SB 38/GA Program.
The premium contribution per family for health insurance coverage Page 2 of 5 XXXX 1/21/2026 3:17 PM Jacketed UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS BR 1083 available under KCHIP, which shall be based:
The premium contribution per family for health insurance coverage Page 2 of 5 SB003810.100 - 1083 - XXXX 1/21/2026 3:49 PM GA UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS SB 38/GA available under KCHIP, which shall be based:
The criteria shall be set forth in administrative regulations under KRS Chapter 13A and shall maximize Page 3 of 5 XXXX 1/21/2026 3:17 PM Jacketed UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS BR 1083 competition among the providers and insurers.
The criteria shall be set forth in administrative regulations under KRS Chapter 13A and shall maximize Page 3 of 5 SB003810.100 - 1083 - XXXX 1/21/2026 3:49 PM GA UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS SB 38/GA competition among the providers and insurers.
Page 4 of 5 XXXX 1/21/2026 3:17 PM Jacketed UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS BR 1083 and (2) May only delay implementation of the provisions of Sections 1 and 2 of this Act for which federal authorization or approval was deemed necessary until the federal authorization or approval is granted.
Page 4 of 5 SB003810.100 - 1083 - XXXX 1/21/2026 3:49 PM GA UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS SB 38/GA and (2) May only delay implementation of the provisions of Sections 1 and 2 of this Act for which federal authorization or approval was deemed necessary until the federal authorization or approval is granted.
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Action History

  1. to Banking & Insurance (H)

  2. to Committee on Committees (H)

  3. received in House

  4. 3rd reading, passed 37-0

  5. passed over and retained in the Orders of the Day

  6. posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Tuesday, January 20, 2026

  7. 2nd reading, to Rules

  8. reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar

  9. to Health Services (S)

  10. to Committee on Committees (S)

  11. introduced in Senate

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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9 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 129 not signed on

Sponsors (9)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (129)

129 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 38

Passed 37 Yea · 0 Nay · 1 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat 5000
Republican 32001
Total 37001
% of votes cast 97%0%0%3%
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 Yea
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 Yea
Matt Nunn Republican Yea
Matthew Deneen Republican Yea
Max Wise Republican Yea
Michael Meredith Republican Yea
Nick Wilson Republican Yea
Phillip Wheeler Republican Yea
Rick Girdler Republican Yea
Robby Mills Republican Yea
Robert Stivers Republican Not Voting
Robin L. Webb Republican Yea
Scott Madon Republican Yea
Shelley Funke Frommeyer Republican Yea
Stephen West Republican Yea
Steve Rawlings Republican Yea
Tom Smith Republican Yea
Wade Williams Republican Yea
Walker Thomas Republican Yea

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Subjects

healthcare health-insurance
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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 38 do?
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).
Who sponsors SB 38?
SB 38 is sponsored by Matt Nunn (Republican), Stephen Meredith (Republican), Amanda Mays Bledsoe (Republican), Scott Madon (Republican), Rick Girdler (Republican), Donald Douglas (Republican), Matthew Deneen (Republican), Gary Boswell (Republican), and Craig Richardson (Republican).
What is the current status of SB 38?
This bill has passed the Senate. Introduced January 07, 2026. It now moves to the second chamber.
Where can I track SB 38?
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