Kentucky 2026 Regular Session Status: Passed House Bipartisan · 4 R · 1 D cosponsors

HJR 25 — A JOINT RESOLUTION declaring Kentucky a Food is Medicine state and directing state agencies to advance Food is Medicine initiatives.

Last action — to Committee on Committees (S)

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

This bill has passed the House. Introduced January 12, 2026. It now moves to the second chamber.

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

Odds of enactment

High chance

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Prognosis

Likely to advance 72% · high confidence

  • Passed House

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 5 sponsors

    5 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (4 R · 1 D) — cross-party backing.

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 1 recorded vote so far.

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Summary

Declare Kentucky to be a Food is Medicine state and direct state agencies to advance Food is Medicine initiatives.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

4 added · 4 removed

Plain-language change summary

The recent changes to Bill HJR 25 include the addition of some new lines of text and the removal of others. These adjustments are part of the legislative process to clarify the bill's intent and improve its language. Such modifications are important because they can help ensure that the law is understood correctly and that it effectively addresses the issues it aims to resolve. This ongoing refinement contributes to more effective governance and better public outcomes.

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UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS BR 1220 A JOINT RESOLUTION declaring Kentucky a Food is Medicine state and directing state agencies to advance Food is Medicine initiatives.
UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS HJR 25/GA A JOINT RESOLUTION declaring Kentucky a Food is Medicine state and directing state agencies to advance Food is Medicine initiatives.
and WHEREAS, Kentucky hospitals, through the KHA and its members, are leading in the Food is Medicine initiative by creating and implementing Food is Medicine programs Page 1 of 2 BR122000.100 - 1220 - XXXX 2/11/2026 2:36 PM Jacketed UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS BR 1220 in clinical settings and employee care programs that track and monitor health outcomes;
and WHEREAS, Kentucky hospitals, through the KHA and its members, are leading in the Food is Medicine initiative by creating and implementing Food is Medicine programs Page 1 of 2 HJR002510.100 - 1220 - XXXX 2/11/2026 2:37 PM GA UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS HJR 25/GA in clinical settings and employee care programs that track and monitor health outcomes;
Page 2 of 2 BR122000.100 - 1220 - XXXX 2/11/2026 2:36 PM Jacketed
Page 2 of 2 HJR002510.100 - 1220 - XXXX 2/11/2026 2:37 PM GA
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Action History

  1. to Committee on Committees (S)

  2. received in Senate

  3. 3rd reading, adopted 95-0

  4. posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Wednesday, February 11 2026

  5. 2nd reading, to Rules

  6. reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar

  7. to Health Services (H)

  8. to Committee on Committees (H)

  9. introduced in House

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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5 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 133 not signed on

Sponsors (5)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (133)

133 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

Adopt

Passed 95 Yea · 0 Nay · 5 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat 18002
Republican 76003
Unaffiliated 1000
Total 95005
% of votes cast 95%0%0%5%
How each member voted (100)
Member Party Vote
Lewis C — Yea
Adam Moore Democrat Yea
Adrielle Camuel Democrat Yea
Al Gentry Democrat Yea
Anne Gay Donworth Democrat Not Voting
Ashley Tackett Laferty Democrat Yea
Beverly Chester-Burton Democrat Yea
Chad Aull Democrat Yea
Daniel Grossberg Democrat Yea
Erika Hancock Democrat Yea
George Brown Jr. Democrat Not Voting
Joshua Watkins Democrat Yea
Lindsey Burke Democrat Yea
Lisa Willner Democrat Yea
Mary Lou Marzian Democrat Yea
Matthew Lehman Democrat Yea
Nima Kulkarni Democrat Yea
Pamela Stevenson Democrat Yea
Rachel Roarx Democrat Yea
Sarah Stalker Democrat Yea
Tina Bojanowski Democrat Yea
Aaron Thompson Republican Not Voting
Adam Bowling Republican Yea
Amy Neighbors Republican Yea
Bill Wesley Republican Yea
Bobby McCool Republican Yea
Candy Massaroni Republican Yea
Chris Freeland Republican Yea
Chris Fugate Republican Yea
DJ Johnson Republican Yea
Daniel Elliott Republican Yea
Daniel Fister Republican Yea
David Hale Republican Yea
David Meade Republican Yea
David W. Osborne Republican Yea
Deanna Gordon Republican Yea
Derek Lewis Republican Yea
Emily Callaway Republican Yea
Felicia Rabourn Republican Not Voting
J.T. Payne Republican Yea
James Tipton Republican Yea
Jared Bauman Republican Yea
Jason Nemes Republican Yea
Jason Petrie Republican Yea
Jennifer Decker Republican Yea
Jim Gooch Jr. Republican Yea
John Blanton Republican Yea
John Hodgson Republican Yea
Josh Branscum Republican Yea
Josh Bray Republican Yea
Josh Calloway Republican Yea
Ken Fleming Republican Yea
Ken Upchurch Republican Yea
Kevin Jackson Republican Yea
Kim Banta Republican Yea
Kim Holloway Republican Yea
Kim King Republican Yea
Kimberly Poore Moser Republican Yea
Marianne Proctor Republican Yea
Mark Hart Republican Yea
Mary Beth Imes Republican Yea
Matt Lockett Republican Yea
Matthew Koch Republican Yea
Michael Meredith Republican Yea
Michael Sarge Pollock Republican Yea
Mike Clines Republican Yea
Mitch Whitaker Republican Yea
Myron Dossett Republican Yea
Nancy Tate Republican Yea
Nick Wilson Republican Yea
Patrick Flannery Republican Yea
Peyton Griffee Republican Yea
Randy Bridges Republican Yea
Rebecca Raymer Republican Yea
Richard White Republican Yea
Robert Duvall Republican Yea
Ryan Bivens Republican Yea
Ryan Dotson Republican Not Voting
Samara Heavrin Republican Yea
Savannah Maddox Republican Yea
Scott Lewis Republican Yea
Scott Sharp Republican Yea
Shane Baker Republican Yea
Shawn McPherson Republican Yea
Stephanie Dietz Republican Yea
Steve Bratcher Republican Yea
Steve Riley Republican Yea
Steven Doan Republican Yea
Steven Rudy Republican Yea
Susan Witten Republican Yea
Suzanne Miles Republican Yea
T.J. Roberts Republican Yea
Thomas Huff Republican Yea
Timmy Truett Republican Yea
Tom Smith Republican Yea
Tony Hampton Republican Yea
Vanessa Grossl Republican Yea
Wade Williams Republican Yea
Walker Thomas Republican Yea
William Lawrence Republican Yea

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does HJR 25 do?
Declare Kentucky to be a Food is Medicine state and direct state agencies to advance Food is Medicine initiatives.
Who sponsors HJR 25?
HJR 25 is sponsored by Adam Moore (Democrat), Matt Lockett (Republican), Kim King (Republican), Robert Duvall (Republican), and Deanna Gordon (Republican).
What is the current status of HJR 25?
This bill has passed the House. Introduced January 12, 2026. It now moves to the second chamber.
Where can I track HJR 25?
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