Kentucky 2026 Regular Session Status: Enacted Bipartisan · 2 R · 1 D cosponsors

HB 393 — AN ACT relating to services for Alzheimer's and related dementias.

Last action — signed by Governor (Acts Ch. 40)

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    Passed Senate
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This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 15, 2026. Enacted.

Signed by Governor Andy Beshear (Democratic) on April 07, 2026.

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Likely to advance 92% · high confidence

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  • Enacted

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 3 sponsors

    3 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

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

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 2 recorded votes so far.

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Summary

Amend KRS 194A.601 to require the dementia services coordinator to prepare an annual report on the operations of the Office of Dementia Services and the Alzheimer's Disease and Related Disorders Advisory Council and a progress report on the Kentucky Alzheimer's and Related Dementias State Plan to submit to the Legislative Research Commission; amend KRS 194A.603 to increase the membership of the Alzheimer's Disease and Related Disorders Advisory Council from 15 to 16 by increasing the individual unpaid caregiver members by 1; change the council's annual reporting date to December 1 from July 1; require the council to develop and implement annual year-long initiative advancing a key area of the state plan; direct the council to create a provider toolkit on early detection and diagnosis as its first year-long initiative beginning December 1, 2026 to be distributed to stakeholders.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

130 added · 173 removed

Plain-language change summary

The recent amendments to HB 393 establish a dedicated Office of Dementia Services within state government, which will focus on providing support and resources for individuals with dementia and their families. A key change is that the dementia services coordinator is now required to submit an annual report to the Interim Joint Committee on Health Services by December 1 each year, shifting from a previous requirement to report to a different body. This change emphasizes accountability and updates on the implementation of the state's dementia plan, ultimately aiming to improve services and support for those affected by Alzheimer’s and related dementias.

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UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS HB 393/GA AN ACT relating to services for Alzheimer's and related dementias.
CHAPTER 40 1 CHAPTER 40 ( HB 393 ) AN ACT relating to services for Alzheimer's and related dementias.
Page 1 of 6 HB039310.100 - 937 - XXXX 2/3/2026 2:31 PM GA UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS HB 393/GA (e) Identifying and supporting the development of dementia-specific trainings;
(e) Identifying and supporting the development of dementia-specific trainings;
(g) Two (2) unaffiliated individuals who are current or former unpaid caregivers for individuals[One (1) individual who is the family caregiver of an individual] living with Alzheimer's disease or another dementia, appointed by the Governor from a list of names of qualified persons submitted by any Page 2 of 6 HB039310.100 - 937 - XXXX 2/3/2026 2:31 PM GA UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS HB 393/GA interested parties;
Legislative Research Commission PDF Version ACTS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY (g) Two (2) unaffiliated individuals who are current or former unpaid caregivers for individuals[One (1) individual who is the family caregiver of an individual] living with Alzheimer's disease or another dementia, appointed by the Governor from a list of names of qualified persons submitted by any interested parties;
(3) Members who are not state employees shall be reimbursed for necessary and actual Page 3 of 6 HB039310.100 - 937 - XXXX 2/3/2026 2:31 PM GA UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS HB 393/GA expenses.
(3) Members who are not state employees shall be reimbursed for necessary and actual expenses.
This annual Page 4 of 6 HB039310.100 - 937 - XXXX 2/3/2026 2:31 PM GA UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS HB 393/GA report shall include a summary of the progress toward implementation of the state plan and recommendations for amendments to the state plan;] and (e) Serve in an advisory capacity to the Governor, the General Assembly, the cabinet and all other state agencies on matters relating to the Kentucky Alzheimer's and Related Dementias State Plan.
This annual report shall include a summary of the progress toward implementation of the state plan and recommendations for amendments to the state plan;] and (e) Serve in an advisory capacity to the Governor, the General Assembly, the cabinet and all other state agencies on matters relating to the Kentucky Alzheimer's and Related Dementias State Plan.
The council shall review and make recommendations regarding progress towards the goals of the state plan and on progress in implementing resources and services to serve individuals with dementia and related diseases across Kentucky in the future.
The council shall review and make recommendations regarding progress towards the goals of the state plan CHAPTER 40 3 and on progress in implementing resources and services to serve individuals with dementia and related diseases across Kentucky in the future.
Page 5 of 6 HB039310.100 - 937 - XXXX 2/3/2026 2:31 PM GA UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS HB 393/GA (d) Risk-reduction strategies, including information on lifestyle interventions to reduce dementia risk;
(d) Risk-reduction strategies, including information on lifestyle interventions to reduce dementia risk;
Page 6 of 6 HB039310.100 - 937 - XXXX 2/3/2026 2:31 PM GA
Signed by Governor April 7, 2026.
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How this bill changes current law

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The bill amends the existing laws regarding the Office of Dementia Services and the Alzheimer's Disease and Related Disorders Advisory Council to enhance reporting requirements and update membership and duties.

  • KRS 194A.601

    A report on the operations of the office shall be made to the secretary within ninety (90) days of June 29, 2021. An annual report on the operation of the office shall be made

    Removes the requirement for an interim report to the secretary and streamlines the reporting process to focus on the annual report.

  • KRS 194A.601

    family

    Clarifies that the office's duties relate to supporting caregivers rather than just family caregivers.

  • KRS 194A.603

    fifteen (15) → sixteen (16)

    Increases the council's membership to sixteen members.

  • KRS 194A.603

    One (1) individual who is the family caregiver of an individual → Two (2) unaffiliated individuals who are current or former unpaid caregivers for individuals

    Expands the representation of caregivers on the council from one family caregiver to two unpaid caregivers.

  • KRS 194A.603

    Starting on July 1, 2021, and repeating every year after that date, submit an annual report on the implementation progress of the Kentucky Alzheimer's and Related Dementias State Plan to the Governor. This annual report shall include a summary of the progress toward implementation of the state plan and recommendations for amendments to the state plan;

    Eliminates a repeated requirement for annual reports to the Governor on the implementation progress of the state plan.

  • KRS 194A.603

    Starting on July 1, 2021, and repeating every four (4) years thereafter

    Changes the timeline for submitting updated state plans to a specific four-year schedule from a previously established date.

  • KRS 194A.603

    Governor for review and approval

    Removes the requirement for the state plan updates to go through Governor review.

  • KRS 194A.603

    Completed initiatives may be reviewed by the council annually. After review, at the discretion of the council, completed initiatives may be updated as necessary;

    Clarifies the review process for completed initiatives by the council.

Action History

  1. signed by Governor (Acts Ch. 40)

  2. delivered to Governor

  3. enrolled, signed by President of the Senate

  4. enrolled, signed by Speaker of the House

  5. received in House

  6. 3rd reading, passed 38-0

  7. passed over and retained in the Consent Orders of the Day

  8. posted for passage in the Consent Orders of the Day for Tuesday, March 24 2026

  9. 2nd reading, to Rules as a consent bill

  10. reported favorably, 1st reading, to Consent Calendar

  11. to Health Services (S)

  12. to Committee on Committees (S)

  13. received in Senate

  14. 3rd reading, passed 95-0

  15. posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Tuesday, February 03 2026

  16. 2nd reading, to Rules

  17. reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar

  18. to Health Services (H)

  19. to Committee on Committees (H)

  20. introduced in House

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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3 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 135 not signed on

Sponsors (3)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (135)

135 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Votes

CONSENT PASSAGE OF HB 393

Passed 38 Yea · 0 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat 5000
Republican 33000
Total 38000
% of votes cast 100%0%0%0%
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 Yea
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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Pass

Passed 95 Yea · 0 Nay · 5 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat 19001
Republican 75004
Unaffiliated 1001
Total 95006
% of votes cast 94%0%0%6%
How each member voted (101)
Member Party Vote
Lewis C — Yea
COMMONWEALTH OF KENTUCKY SENATE — Not Voting
Adam Moore Democrat Yea
Adrielle Camuel Democrat Yea
Al Gentry Democrat Yea
Anne Gay Donworth Democrat Yea
Ashley Tackett Laferty Democrat Yea
Beverly Chester-Burton Democrat Not Voting
Chad Aull Democrat Yea
Daniel Grossberg Democrat Yea
Erika Hancock Democrat Yea
George Brown Jr. Democrat Yea
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 Yea
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 Yea
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 Not Voting
Mark Hart Republican Yea
Mary Beth Imes Republican Yea
Matt Lockett Republican Yea
Matthew Koch Republican Yea
Michael Meredith Republican Not Voting
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 Yea
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 Not Voting
Thomas Huff Republican Yea
Timmy Truett Republican Yea
Tom Smith Republican Yea
Tony Hampton Republican Not Voting
Vanessa Grossl Republican Yea
Wade Williams Republican Yea
Walker Thomas Republican Yea
William Lawrence Republican Yea

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 393 do?
Amend KRS 194A.601 to require the dementia services coordinator to prepare an annual report on the operations of the Office of Dementia Services and the Alzheimer's Disease and Related Disorders Advisory Council and a progress report on the Kentucky Alzheimer's and Related Dementias State Plan to submit to the Legislative Research Commission; amend KRS 194A.603 to increase the membership of the Alzheimer's Disease and Related Disorders Advisory Council from 15 to 16 by increasing the individual unpaid caregiver members by 1; change the council's annual reporting date to December 1 from July 1; require the council to develop and implement annual year-long initiative advancing a key area of the state plan; direct the council to create a provider toolkit on early detection and diagnosis as its first year-long initiative beginning December 1, 2026 to be distributed to stakeholders.
Who sponsors HB 393?
HB 393 is sponsored by Vanessa Grossl (Republican), Daniel Grossberg (Democrat), and Rebecca Raymer (Republican).
What is the current status of HB 393?
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 15, 2026. Enacted.
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