Kentucky 2026 Regular Session Status: In Committee 1 R cosponsors

SB 273 — AN ACT relating to insurance.

Last action — to Committee on Committees (S)

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed Senate
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    Passed House
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced February 26, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee vote, then a floor vote in the Senate.

Prognosis

Stalled 16% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

Low

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  • In Committee

    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).

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Summary

Amend KRS 304.48-080 to replace a reference to the executive director with the commissioner.

Bill Text

How this bill changes current law

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The bill updates the terminology used in the notification requirements for liability self-insurance groups.

  • KRS 304.48-080

    commissioner[executive director] → commissioner

    This change clarifies that the notification must be made to the commissioner only, removing the alternative reference to the executive director.

Action History

  1. to Committee on Committees (S)

  2. introduced in Senate

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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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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Subjects

finance health-insurance
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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 273 do?
Amend KRS 304.48-080 to replace a reference to the executive director with the commissioner.
Who sponsors SB 273?
SB 273 is sponsored by Jared Carpenter (Republican).
What is the current status of SB 273?
This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced February 26, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Where can I track SB 273?
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