Kentucky 2026 Regular Session Status: Enacted 3 R cosponsors

HB 236 — AN ACT relating to medical services.

Last action — signed by Governor (Acts Ch. 105)

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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 08, 2026. Enacted.

Signed by Governor Andy Beshear (Democratic) on April 13, 2026.

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  • 3 sponsors

    3 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

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Summary

Amend KRS 165A.310 to exclude institutions licensed or approved by the Kentucky Board of Emergency Medical Services from the definition of "proprietary school" under the Kentucky Commission for Proprietary Education; amend KRS 311A.020 to specify that the Kentucky Board of Emergency Medical Services has authority to oversee the licensure and relicensure of emergency medical services training or educational institutions; amend KRS 311A.015, 311A.024, 311A.025, 311A.030, and 164.945 to conform.

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UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS HB 236/EN AN ACT relating to medical services.
CHAPTER 105 1 CHAPTER 105 ( HB 236 ) AN ACT relating to medical services.
(9) "Formal complaint" means a written statement filed on a form specified by the commission in which the complainant alleges that a school has violated a Kentucky statute or administrative regulation and has negatively impacted the complainant, Page 1 of 32 HB023620.100 - 269 - XXXX 3/31/2026 7:35 PM Engrossed UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS HB 236/EN and resolution is requested by the commission;
(9) "Formal complaint" means a written statement filed on a form specified by the commission in which the complainant alleges that a school has violated a Kentucky statute or administrative regulation and has negatively impacted the complainant, and resolution is requested by the commission;
(c) A training program which offers instruction for payment by participants primarily in pursuit of a hobby, recreation, or entertainment, and does not result in the granting of postsecondary credits nor lead to an industry- recognized credential, academic certificate, or degree;
(c) A training program which offers instruction for payment by participants primarily in pursuit of a hobby, recreation, or entertainment, and does not result in the granting of postsecondary credits nor lead to an industry-recognized credential, academic certificate, or degree;
(d) A course or courses of instruction or study sponsored by an employer for the training and preparation of its own employees for the benefit of the employer and without charge to the employee;[ or] (e) A school or educational institution licensed or approved by or a course or courses of study or instruction sponsored by the Kentucky Board of Barbering established by KRS 317.430, the Kentucky Board of Cosmetology established Page 2 of 32 HB023620.100 - 269 - XXXX 3/31/2026 7:35 PM Engrossed UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS HB 236/EN by KRS 317A.030, the Kentucky Board of Nursing established by KRS 314.121, the Kentucky Board of Embalmers and Funeral Directors established by KRS 316.170, or the Kentucky Council on Postsecondary Education established by KRS 164.011;
(d) A course or courses of instruction or study sponsored by an employer for the training and preparation of its own employees for the benefit of the employer and without charge to the employee;[ or] (e) A school or educational institution licensed or approved by or a course or courses of study or instruction sponsored by the Kentucky Board of Barbering established by KRS 317.430, the Kentucky Board of Legislative Research Commission PDF Version ACTS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY Cosmetology established by KRS 317A.030, the Kentucky Board of Nursing established by KRS 314.121, the Kentucky Board of Embalmers and Funeral Directors established by KRS 316.170, or the Kentucky Council on Postsecondary Education established by KRS 164.011;
(b) Two (2) members who are representative of privately owned postsecondary Page 3 of 32 HB023620.100 - 269 - XXXX 3/31/2026 7:35 PM Engrossed UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS HB 236/EN technical schools licensed by the commission and appointed by the Governor from a list of seven (7) names submitted by the Kentucky Association of Career Colleges and Schools;
(b) Two (2) members who are representative of privately owned postsecondary technical schools licensed by the commission and appointed by the Governor from a list of seven (7) names submitted by the Kentucky Association of Career Colleges and Schools;
Page 4 of 32 HB023620.100 - 269 - XXXX 3/31/2026 7:35 PM Engrossed UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS HB 236/EN (g) Carrying out policy and program directives of the commission;
(g) Carrying out policy and program directives of the commission;
(j) Ensuring that an independent audit of the commission's finances is conducted biennially;
CHAPTER 105 3 (j) Ensuring that an independent audit of the commission's finances is conducted biennially;
Requirements for each licensed institution to publicly disclose according Page 5 of 32 HB023620.100 - 269 - XXXX 3/31/2026 7:35 PM Engrossed UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS HB 236/EN to standardized protocols, both in print and Web-based materials, information about:
Requirements for each licensed institution to publicly disclose according to standardized protocols, both in print and Web-based materials, information about:
Page 6 of 32 HB023620.100 - 269 - XXXX 3/31/2026 7:35 PM Engrossed UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS HB 236/EN 6.
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(b) The commission shall have the authority to promulgate other administrative regulations, in cooperation with the Kentucky Department of Education and the Council on Postsecondary Education, as it deems necessary for the proper administration of this chapter.
Legislative Research Commission PDF Version ACTS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY (b) The commission shall have the authority to promulgate other administrative regulations, in cooperation with the Kentucky Department of Education and the Council on Postsecondary Education, as it deems necessary for the proper administration of this chapter.
Page 7 of 32 HB023620.100 - 269 - XXXX 3/31/2026 7:35 PM Engrossed UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS HB 236/EN (11) The commission shall have the power to subpoena witnesses and school records as it deems necessary.
(11) The commission shall have the power to subpoena witnesses and school records as it deems necessary.
(2) "Advanced practice paramedic" or "APP" means a paramedic licensed by the board Page 8 of 32 HB023620.100 - 269 - XXXX 3/31/2026 7:35 PM Engrossed UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS HB 236/EN under this chapter as a paramedic and certified by the board under this chapter in at least one (1) emergency medical services subspecialty, including community paramedic, critical care paramedic, wilderness paramedic, tactical paramedic, or flight paramedic;
(2) "Advanced practice paramedic" or "APP" means a paramedic licensed by the board under this chapter as a paramedic and certified by the board under this chapter in at least one (1) emergency medical services subspecialty, including community paramedic, critical care paramedic, wilderness paramedic, tactical paramedic, or flight paramedic;
(6) "Community paramedic" or "CP" means an advanced practice paramedic certified under this chapter as a CP;
CHAPTER 105 5 (6) "Community paramedic" or "CP" means an advanced practice paramedic certified under this chapter as a CP;
(9) "Emergency medical services" or "EMS" means the services utilized in providing Page 9 of 32 HB023620.100 - 269 - XXXX 3/31/2026 7:35 PM Engrossed UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS HB 236/EN care for the perceived individual need for immediate medical care to protect against loss of life, or aggravation of physiological or psychological illness or injury;
(9) "Emergency medical services" or "EMS" means the services utilized in providing care for the perceived individual need for immediate medical care to protect against loss of life, or aggravation of physiological or psychological illness or injury;
Page 10 of 32 HB023620.100 - 269 - XXXX 3/31/2026 7:35 PM Engrossed UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS HB 236/EN (15) "Emergency medical services training and education institute[or educational institution]" means any organization licensed by the board under this chapter whose sole program of instruction is to provide an emergency medical services training program[or education or in-service training], other than a licensed ambulance service which provides training, or in-service training in-house for its own employees or volunteers;
(15) "Emergency medical services training and education institute[or educational institution]" means any organization licensed by the board under this chapter whose sole program of instruction is to provide an emergency medical services training program[or education or in-service training], other than a licensed ambulance service which provides training, or in-service training in-house for its own employees or volunteers;
(16) "Emergency medical services training program" means a program of instruction providing training or education for initial certification, advanced certification, in- service training, or continuing education of emergency medical services personnel, whether through an emergency medical services training and education institute or otherwise;
(16) "Emergency medical services training program" means a program of instruction providing training or education for initial certification, advanced certification, in-service training, or continuing education of emergency medical services personnel, whether through an emergency medical services training and education institute or otherwise;
(21)[(20)] "Paramedic" means a person who is involved in the delivery of medical services and is licensed under this chapter;
Legislative Research Commission PDF Version ACTS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY (21)[(20)] "Paramedic" means a person who is involved in the delivery of medical services and is licensed under this chapter;
(22)[(21)] "Paramedic preceptor" means a licensed paramedic who supervises a Page 11 of 32 HB023620.100 - 269 - XXXX 3/31/2026 7:35 PM Engrossed UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS HB 236/EN paramedic student during the field portion of the student's training;
(22)[(21)] "Paramedic preceptor" means a licensed paramedic who supervises a paramedic student during the field portion of the student's training;
Page 12 of 32 HB023620.100 - 269 - XXXX 3/31/2026 7:35 PM Engrossed UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS HB 236/EN 4.
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(e) Employ or contract with a physician licensed in Kentucky who is board Page 13 of 32 HB023620.100 - 269 - XXXX 3/31/2026 7:35 PM Engrossed UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS HB 236/EN certified in emergency medicine and fix the compensation.
CHAPTER 105 7 (e) Employ or contract with a physician licensed in Kentucky who is board certified in emergency medicine and fix the compensation.
A person who is employed by the board who is licensed or certified by the board shall retain his or her license or certification if he or she meets the in-service training requirements and pays the fees specified by Page 14 of 32 HB023620.100 - 269 - XXXX 3/31/2026 7:35 PM Engrossed UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS HB 236/EN administrative regulation;
A person who is employed by the board who is licensed or certified by the board shall retain his or her license or certification if he or she meets the in-service training requirements and pays the fees specified by administrative regulation;
(2) The board may utilize materials, services, or facilities as may be made available to Page 15 of 32 HB023620.100 - 269 - XXXX 3/31/2026 7:35 PM Engrossed UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS HB 236/EN it by other state agencies or may contract for materials, services, or facilities.
(2) The board may utilize materials, services, or facilities as may be made available to it by other state agencies or may contract for materials, services, or facilities.
(5) The chair of the board shall appoint a personnel committee.
Legislative Research Commission PDF Version ACTS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY (5) The chair of the board shall appoint a personnel committee.
(3) (a) The board shall not require an ambulance service to apply for licensure within Page 16 of 32 HB023620.100 - 269 - XXXX 3/31/2026 7:35 PM Engrossed UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS HB 236/EN a specified time period following the issuance of a certificate of need by the Cabinet for Health and Family Services.
(3) (a) The board shall not require an ambulance service to apply for licensure within a specified time period following the issuance of a certificate of need by the Cabinet for Health and Family Services.
(a) One (1) physician licensed in Kentucky who serves as the medical director for Page 17 of 32 HB023620.100 - 269 - XXXX 3/31/2026 7:35 PM Engrossed UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS HB 236/EN an ambulance provider and is board-certified in emergency medicine appointed by the Governor from a list of three (3) physicians submitted by the Kentucky Medical Association or the Kentucky Chapter of the American College of Emergency Physicians;
(a) One (1) physician licensed in Kentucky who serves as the medical director for an ambulance provider and is board-certified in emergency medicine appointed by the Governor from a list of three (3) physicians submitted by the Kentucky Medical Association or the Kentucky Chapter of the American College of Emergency Physicians;
(e) One (1) licensed or certified emergency medical services field provider who is primarily employed by a hospital-based health care facility appointed by the Governor from a list of three (3) individuals submitted by the Kentucky Hospital Association;
CHAPTER 105 9 (e) One (1) licensed or certified emergency medical services field provider who is primarily employed by a hospital-based health care facility appointed by the Governor from a list of three (3) individuals submitted by the Kentucky Hospital Association;
(i) One (1) licensed or certified emergency medical services educator appointed Page 18 of 32 HB023620.100 - 269 - XXXX 3/31/2026 7:35 PM Engrossed UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS HB 236/EN by the Governor;
(i) One (1) licensed or certified emergency medical services educator appointed by the Governor;
Page 19 of 32 HB023620.100 - 269 - XXXX 3/31/2026 7:35 PM Engrossed UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS HB 236/EN (c) The Governor shall appoint a person with the same professional qualifications to fill the vacancy within ninety (90) days.
(c) The Governor shall appoint a person with the same professional qualifications to fill the vacancy within ninety (90) days.
and (d) Recommendations for changes in administrative regulations, board policies, and statutes.
and Legislative Research Commission PDF Version ACTS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY (d) Recommendations for changes in administrative regulations, board policies, and statutes.
and Page 20 of 32 HB023620.100 - 269 - XXXX 3/31/2026 7:35 PM Engrossed UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS HB 236/EN (c) Emergency medical services training program[or educational institution] support.
and (c) Emergency medical services training program[or educational institution] support.
(3) The agency support component shall be used to reimburse Class I ground ambulance providers the wages paid to an employee while the employee seeks Page 21 of 32 HB023620.100 - 269 - XXXX 3/31/2026 7:35 PM Engrossed UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS HB 236/EN initial paramedic certification.
(3) The agency support component shall be used to reimburse Class I ground ambulance providers the wages paid to an employee while the employee seeks initial paramedic certification.
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CHAPTER 105 11 b.
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(6) The board shall administer the Emergency Medical Services Education Grant Page 23 of 32 HB023620.100 - 269 - XXXX 3/31/2026 7:35 PM Engrossed UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS HB 236/EN Program.
(6) The board shall administer the Emergency Medical Services Education Grant Program.
(j) Air ambulance service;
Legislative Research Commission PDF Version ACTS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY (j) Air ambulance service;
Page 24 of 32 HB023620.100 - 269 - XXXX 3/31/2026 7:35 PM Engrossed UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS HB 236/EN (n) Emergency medical services training and education institute;
(n) Emergency medical services training and education institute;
Page 25 of 32 HB023620.100 - 269 - XXXX 3/31/2026 7:35 PM Engrossed UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS HB 236/EN (b) The term "college" does not include:
(b) The term "college" does not include:
(1) When a complaint is filed against an ambulance service, emergency medical services provider, or an emergency medical services training program[educational institution] or an employee or volunteer thereof, or when the office of the board is contemplating action against an ambulance service, emergency medical services provider, or emergency medical services training program[educational institution] Page 26 of 32 HB023620.100 - 269 - XXXX 3/31/2026 7:35 PM Engrossed UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS HB 236/EN or an employee or volunteer thereof, written notice of the complaint or proposed action shall be sent to:
(1) When a complaint is filed against an ambulance service, emergency medical services provider, or an emergency medical services training program[educational institution] or an employee or volunteer thereof, or CHAPTER 105 13 when the office of the board is contemplating action against an ambulance service, emergency medical services provider, or emergency medical services training program[educational institution] or an employee or volunteer thereof, written notice of the complaint or proposed action shall be sent to:
(d) The chairman of the fire protection district, in the event of a fire district- operated ambulance service, emergency medical services provider, or training program[educational institution];
(d) The chairman of the fire protection district, in the event of a fire district-operated ambulance service, emergency medical services provider, or training program[educational institution];
Page 27 of 32 HB023620.100 - 269 - XXXX 3/31/2026 7:35 PM Engrossed UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS HB 236/EN (2) The notice specified in this section shall be in addition to any notice provided to any other person or organization.
(2) The notice specified in this section shall be in addition to any notice provided to any other person or organization.
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(1) The conduct of proper in-service training, including but not limited to in-house in- service training, in accordance with the standards specified by this chapter, administrative regulations, and the standards of relevant United States Department of Transportation curricula shall be that of the provider of the in-service training.
(1) The conduct of proper in-service training, including but not limited to in-house in-service training, in accordance with the standards specified by this chapter, administrative regulations, and the standards of relevant United States Department of Transportation curricula shall be that of the provider of the in-service training.
(7) The board may refuse to recognize any in-service training not conducted in Page 28 of 32 HB023620.100 - 269 - XXXX 3/31/2026 7:35 PM Engrossed UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS HB 236/EN accordance with the provisions of this chapter, United States Department of Transportation curricula, or administrative regulations promulgated pursuant to this chapter.
(7) The board may refuse to recognize any in-service training not conducted in accordance with the provisions of this chapter, United States Department of Transportation curricula, or administrative regulations promulgated pursuant to this chapter.
If the board determines that in-service training will not be accepted, the denial of credit shall be extended to all persons who completed that specific in- service training.
If the board determines that in-service training will not be accepted, the denial of credit shall be extended to all persons who completed that specific in-service training.
(1) Unless otherwise provided in this chapter, no person shall do any of the following without first obtaining a certificate of need:
Legislative Research Commission PDF Version ACTS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY (1) Unless otherwise provided in this chapter, no person shall do any of the following without first obtaining a certificate of need:
Page 29 of 32 HB023620.100 - 269 - XXXX 3/31/2026 7:35 PM Engrossed UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS HB 236/EN (4) No person shall obligate a capital expenditure in excess of the amount authorized by an existing certificate of need unless the person has received an administrative escalation from the cabinet as prescribed by regulation.
(4) No person shall obligate a capital expenditure in excess of the amount authorized by an existing certificate of need unless the person has received an administrative escalation from the cabinet as prescribed by regulation.
The Legislative Research Commission shall establish the Chapter 75 Fire District and Chapter 108 Emergency Ambulance Service District Task Force to study jurisdictional issues in terms of service provision and taxing issues that exist relative to fire and ambulance services provided by districts operating under KRS Chapter 75 and emergency ambulance services provided by districts under KRS Chapter 108 when those districts' territories overlap.
The Legislative Research Commission shall establish the Chapter 75 Fire District and Chapter Emergency Ambulance Service District Task Force to study jurisdictional issues in terms of service provision and taxing issues that exist relative to fire and ambulance services provided by districts operating under KRS Chapter and emergency ambulance services provided by districts under KRS Chapter 108 when those districts' territories overlap.
(1) (a) Five members of the House of Representatives, four of whom shall be appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives and one of whom shall be Page 30 of 32 HB023620.100 - 269 - XXXX 3/31/2026 7:35 PM Engrossed UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS HB 236/EN appointed by the Minority Floor Leader of the House of Representatives.
(1) (a) Five members of the House of Representatives, four of whom shall be appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives and one of whom shall be appointed by the Minority Floor Leader of the House of Representatives.
(c) Three chairs of a KRS Chapter 108 emergency ambulance service district board, or their designees, of which at least two of the chairs, or their designees, are from counties where territory of the KRS Chapter 108 emergency ambulance service district has territory that is also served by a fire district operating under KRS Chapter 75 and providing ambulance service, appointed by the Legislative Research Commission from a list of at least six chairs of a KRS Chapter 108 emergency ambulance service district board nominated by the Kentucky Association of Counties;
(c) Three chairs of a KRS Chapter 108 emergency ambulance service district board, or their designees, of which at least two of the chairs, or their designees, are from counties where territory of the KRS Chapter 108 emergency ambulance service district has territory that is also served by a fire district operating under KRS Chapter and providing ambulance service, appointed by the Legislative Research Commission from a list of at least six CHAPTER 105 15 chairs of a KRS Chapter 108 emergency ambulance service district board nominated by the Kentucky Association of Counties;
Page 31 of 32 HB023620.100 - 269 - XXXX 3/31/2026 7:35 PM Engrossed UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS HB 236/EN Section 15.
Section 15.
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Signed by Governor April 13, 2026.
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Action History

  1. signed by Governor (Acts Ch. 105)

  2. delivered to Governor

  3. enrolled, signed by President of the Senate

  4. enrolled, signed by Speaker of the House

  5. passed 86-0

  6. House concurred in Committee Substitute (1)

  7. posted for passage for concurrence in Senate Committee Substitute (1)

  8. to Rules (H)

  9. received in House

  10. 3rd reading, passed 38-0 with Committee Substitute (1)

  11. posted for passage in the Consent Orders of the Day for Tuesday, March 31 2026

  12. reported favorably, to Rules with Committee Substitute (1) as a consent bill

  13. returned to Licensing & Occupations (S)

  14. 2nd reading

  15. taken from Licensing & Occupations (S)

  16. returned to Licensing & Occupations (S)

  17. 1st reading

  18. taken from Licensing & Occupations (S)

  19. to Licensing & Occupations (S)

  20. to Committee on Committees (S)

  21. received in Senate

  22. 3rd reading, passed 93-0 with Committee Substitute (1), Floor Amendment (1) and Floor Amendment (2-title)

  23. posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Tuesday, March 17 2026

  24. floor amendment (1) filed to Committee Substitute , floor amendment (2-title) filed to bill

  25. 2nd reading, to Rules

  26. reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar with Committee Substitute (1) and Committee Amendment (1-title)

  27. to Postsecondary Education (H)

  28. to Committee on Committees (H)

  29. introduced in House

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Final Passage

Passed 86 Yea · 0 Nay · 14 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat 18002
Republican 670012
Unaffiliated 1000
Total 860014
% of votes cast 86%0%0%14%
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 Yea
Ashley Tackett Laferty Democrat Not Voting
Beverly Chester-Burton Democrat Yea
Chad Aull Democrat Yea
Daniel Grossberg Democrat Yea
Erika Hancock Democrat Yea
George Brown Jr. Democrat Yea
Joshua Watkins Democrat Not Voting
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 Not Voting
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 Not Voting
Jennifer Decker Republican Yea
Jim Gooch Jr. Republican Not Voting
John Blanton Republican Yea
John Hodgson Republican Yea
Josh Branscum Republican Yea
Josh Bray Republican Not Voting
Josh Calloway Republican Not Voting
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 Not Voting
Michael Meredith Republican Yea
Michael Sarge Pollock Republican Yea
Mike Clines Republican Yea
Mitch Whitaker Republican Yea
Myron Dossett Republican Yea
Nancy Tate Republican Not Voting
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 Not Voting
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 Not Voting
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 Not Voting

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CONSENT PASSAGE OF HB 236 w/ SCS 1

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 93 Yea · 0 Nay · 7 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat 17003
Republican 75004
Unaffiliated 1000
Total 93007
% of votes cast 93%0%0%7%
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 Yea
Ashley Tackett Laferty Democrat Not Voting
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 Not Voting
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 Not Voting
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 Not Voting
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 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 Not Voting
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 Not Voting
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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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 236 do?
Amend KRS 165A.310 to exclude institutions licensed or approved by the Kentucky Board of Emergency Medical Services from the definition of "proprietary school" under the Kentucky Commission for Proprietary Education; amend KRS 311A.020 to specify that the Kentucky Board of Emergency Medical Services has authority to oversee the licensure and relicensure of emergency medical services training or educational institutions; amend KRS 311A.015, 311A.024, 311A.025, 311A.030, and 164.945 to conform.
Who sponsors HB 236?
HB 236 is sponsored by Bill Wesley (Republican), Mark Hart (Republican), and Jared Bauman (Republican).
What is the current status of HB 236?
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 08, 2026. Enacted.
Where can I track HB 236?
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