Kentucky 2026 Regular Session Status: Enacted 2 R cosponsors

SB 18 — AN ACT relating to health services.

Last action — signed by Governor (Acts Ch. 85)

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

This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 06, 2026. Enacted.

Signed by Governor Andy Beshear (Democratic) on April 10, 2026.

Odds of enactment

High chance

Based on the sponsor, cosponsors, and committee posture, this bill has a high chance of becoming law.

Upgrade to see the exact probability and what's driving it.

A statistical estimate from our own model of past outcomes — an insight, not a guarantee. Policymaking is volatile.

Prognosis

Likely to advance 74% · moderate confidence

  • Enacted

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 2 sponsors

    2 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (2 R).

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 3 recorded votes so far.

Based on stage, sponsorship breadth, committee status, recorded votes, and cross-state momentum — a description of the observable signals, not a prediction.

Summary

Amend KRS 311.380 to define "physician assistant," “podiatric assistant,” “podiatric residency,” “podiatric resident,” podiatric supervision," and "supervising podiatrist"; amend KRS 311.400 to add the scope of practice for podiatric residents and podiatric assistants; amend KRS 311.410 to conform; amend KRS 311.420 to add qualifications to acquire a license to practice podiatry; permit the board to promulgate administrative regulations for licensure of podiatric assistants and podiatric residents, podiatric residency licenses, and the approval and regulation of podiatric supervision of physician assistants; amend KRS 311.480 to include podiatric resident and podiatric assistant licenses to the licenses the Board of Podiatry can deny, refuse to renew, suspend, place on probation, or revoke; amend KRS 311.840 to define "podiatric supervision" and "supervising podiatrist"; create a new section of KRS 311.840 to 311.862 to establish requirements for podiatrists to supervise physician assistants; amend KRS 218B.010 to add podiatrist to the definition of "medicinal cannabis practitioner"; add the State Board of Podiatry to the definition of "state licensing board"; amend KRS 218B.050 to add podiatrist to those required to apply to the same state licensing board that issued his or her license for authorization to provide written certifications for the use of medicinal cannabis; amend KRS 218B.145 to add the State Board of Podiatry to those to be notified of qualifying medical conditions; amend KRS 311.450, 311.460, 311.470, and 311.475 to make technical changes; amend KRS 311.390, 311.490, 311.495, and 311.990 to conform.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

421 added · 574 removed

421 line(s) added, 574 removed.

→
Previous
Latest
UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS SB 18/EN AN ACT relating to health services.
CHAPTER 85 1 CHAPTER 85 ( SB 18 ) AN ACT relating to health services.
and Page 1 of 20 SB001820.100 - 1127 - XXXX 3/31/2026 2:36 PM Engrossed UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS SB 18/EN (9) "Supervising podiatrist" has the same meaning as in Section 10 of this Act.
and (9) "Supervising podiatrist" has the same meaning as in Section 10 of this Act.
(1) There is hereby created in the government of the Commonwealth a State Board of Podiatry which shall consist of five (5) members, each appointed by the Governor.
Legislative Research Commission PDF Version ACTS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY (1) There is hereby created in the government of the Commonwealth a State Board of Podiatry which shall consist of five (5) members, each appointed by the Governor.
Page 2 of 20 SB001820.100 - 1127 - XXXX 3/31/2026 2:36 PM Engrossed UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS SB 18/EN (2) A person to be eligible for appointment as a podiatrist member of the board shall be at least twenty-one (21) years of age, of good moral character, a resident of this state, and a licensed practicing podiatrist in this state for at least five (5) consecutive years next preceding the date of his or her appointment.
(2) A person to be eligible for appointment as a podiatrist member of the board shall be at least twenty-one (21) years of age, of good moral character, a resident of this state, and a licensed practicing podiatrist in this state for at least five (5) consecutive years next preceding the date of his or her appointment.
Page 3 of 20 SB001820.100 - 1127 - XXXX 3/31/2026 2:36 PM Engrossed UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS SB 18/EN (a) Is at least eighteen (18) years of age;
(a) Is at least eighteen (18) years of age;
and (c) Fulfills all other licensure requirements under KRS 311.380 to 311.500 and Page 4 of 20 SB001820.100 - 1127 - XXXX 3/31/2026 2:36 PM Engrossed UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS SB 18/EN in administrative regulations promulgated by the board in accordance with KRS Chapter 13A.
and (c) Fulfills all other licensure requirements under KRS 311.380 to 311.500 and in administrative regulations promulgated by the board in accordance with KRS Chapter 13A.
(5) The members of the board shall receive no compensation for their services, but shall be paid their traveling and other necessary expenses while employed upon the business of the board.
CHAPTER 85 3 (5) The members of the board shall receive no compensation for their services, but shall be paid their traveling and other necessary expenses while employed upon the business of the board.
Every registered podiatrist shall renew his or her license on or before July 1 of each year by the payment to the board of an annual license renewal fee which shall be a reasonable fee set by Page 5 of 20 SB001820.100 - 1127 - XXXX 3/31/2026 2:36 PM Engrossed UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS SB 18/EN administrative regulation of the board and upon submission of a statement of compliance with the continuing education regulations of the board.
Every registered podiatrist shall renew his or her license on or before July 1 of each year by the payment to the board of an annual license renewal fee which shall be a reasonable fee set by administrative regulation of the board and upon submission of a statement of compliance with the continuing education regulations of the board.
(1) Any person who practices podiatry shall display his or her license, together with the annual license renewal certificate, in a conspicuous place in the office in which Page 6 of 20 SB001820.100 - 1127 - XXXX 3/31/2026 2:36 PM Engrossed UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS SB 18/EN he or she practices.
(1) Any person who practices podiatry shall display his or her license, together with the annual license renewal certificate, in a conspicuous place in the office in which he or she practices.
Section 8.
Legislative Research Commission PDF Version ACTS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY Section 8.
(2) Issue podiatry licenses by reciprocity or endorsement, and without further examination, to persons who have been duly licensed upon written examination in another state having qualifications and standards at least as high as those of this state, or who provide certified evidence to the board directly from the National Board of Podiatric Medical Examiners that he or she has passed all parts of the American Podiatric Medical Licensing Examination within the past ten (10) years[have successfully passed an examination conducted by the National Board of Page 7 of 20 SB001820.100 - 1127 - XXXX 3/31/2026 2:36 PM Engrossed UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS SB 18/EN Podiatry Examiners].
(2) Issue podiatry licenses by reciprocity or endorsement, and without further examination, to persons who have been duly licensed upon written examination in another state having qualifications and standards at least as high as those of this state, or who provide certified evidence to the board directly from the National Board of Podiatric Medical Examiners that he or she has passed all parts of the American Podiatric Medical Licensing Examination within the past ten (10) years[have successfully passed an examination conducted by the National Board of Podiatry Examiners].
(14) Is unfit or incompetent to practice podiatry by reason of gross negligence or other causes including but not limited to being unable to practice podiatry with Page 8 of 20 SB001820.100 - 1127 - XXXX 3/31/2026 2:36 PM Engrossed UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS SB 18/EN reasonable skill or safety;
(14) Is unfit or incompetent to practice podiatry by reason of gross negligence or other causes including but not limited to being unable to practice podiatry with reasonable skill or safety;
(a) Has graduated from a physician assistant or surgeon assistant program accredited by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for Physician Assistants or its predecessor or successor agencies and has passed the certifying examination administered by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants or its predecessor or successor agencies;
(a) Has graduated from a physician assistant or surgeon assistant program accredited by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for Physician Assistants or its predecessor or successor agencies and CHAPTER 85 5 has passed the certifying examination administered by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants or its predecessor or successor agencies;
(5) "Supervising physician" means a physician licensed by the board who supervises Page 9 of 20 SB001820.100 - 1127 - XXXX 3/31/2026 2:36 PM Engrossed UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS SB 18/EN one (1) or more physician assistants;
(5) "Supervising physician" means a physician licensed by the board who supervises one (1) or more physician assistants;
Page 10 of 20 SB001820.100 - 1127 - XXXX 3/31/2026 2:36 PM Engrossed UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS SB 18/EN (c) Submit a completed application and the required fee to the board.
(c) Submit a completed application and the required fee to the board.
(c) A description of the level of podiatric supervision to be provided for the additional podiatric service or procedure;
Legislative Research Commission PDF Version ACTS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY (c) A description of the level of podiatric supervision to be provided for the additional podiatric service or procedure;
The initial and supplemental applications required under this section may be Page 11 of 20 SB001820.100 - 1127 - XXXX 3/31/2026 2:36 PM Engrossed UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS SB 18/EN submitted to the board at the same time.
The initial and supplemental applications required under this section may be submitted to the board at the same time.
(4) Surgeons of the United States Army, Navy, United States Department of Veterans Affairs, and United States Public Health Service, when in actual performance of Page 12 of 20 SB001820.100 - 1127 - XXXX 3/31/2026 2:36 PM Engrossed UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS SB 18/EN their official duties.
(4) Surgeons of the United States Army, Navy, United States Department of Veterans Affairs, and United States Public Health Service, when in actual performance of their official duties.
Page 13 of 20 SB001820.100 - 1127 - XXXX 3/31/2026 2:36 PM Engrossed UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS SB 18/EN Section 15.
Section 15.
(2) Any college or professor thereof violating the provisions of KRS 311.300 to 311.350 shall be civilly liable on his or her bond for a sum not less than one hundred dollars ($100) nor more than one thousand dollars ($1,000) for each violation, which may be recovered by an action in the name of the Commonwealth.
CHAPTER 85 7 (2) Any college or professor thereof violating the provisions of KRS 311.300 to 311.350 shall be civilly liable on his or her bond for a sum not less than one hundred dollars ($100) nor more than one thousand dollars ($1,000) for each violation, which may be recovered by an action in the name of the Commonwealth.
(7) Each violation of KRS 311.375(1) shall, for the first offense, be a Class B Page 14 of 20 SB001820.100 - 1127 - XXXX 3/31/2026 2:36 PM Engrossed UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS SB 18/EN misdemeanor, and, for each subsequent offense shall be a Class A misdemeanor.
(7) Each violation of KRS 311.375(1) shall, for the first offense, be a Class B misdemeanor, and, for each subsequent offense shall be a Class A misdemeanor.
(b) Any person other than a physician who performs a partial-birth abortion shall not be prosecuted under this subsection but shall be prosecuted under provisions of law which prohibit any person other than a physician from Page 15 of 20 SB001820.100 - 1127 - XXXX 3/31/2026 2:36 PM Engrossed UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS SB 18/EN performing any abortion.
(b) Any person other than a physician who performs a partial-birth abortion shall not be prosecuted under this subsection but shall be prosecuted under provisions of law which prohibit any person other than a physician from performing any abortion.
(c) Any person who negligently releases information or documents which are confidential under KRS 311.732 is guilty of a Class B misdemeanor.
Legislative Research Commission PDF Version ACTS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY (c) Any person who negligently releases information or documents which are confidential under KRS 311.732 is guilty of a Class B misdemeanor.
Page 16 of 20 SB001820.100 - 1127 - XXXX 3/31/2026 2:36 PM Engrossed UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS SB 18/EN (22) Any person who violates KRS 311.7706(1) is guilty of a Class D felony.
(22) Any person who violates KRS 311.7706(1) is guilty of a Class D felony.
Page 17 of 20 SB001820.100 - 1127 - XXXX 3/31/2026 2:36 PM Engrossed UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS SB 18/EN (34) Any person charging a fee associated with the transplantation of a transplantable organ in excess of the direct and indirect costs of procuring, distributing, or transplanting the transplantable organ shall be fined not less than fifty thousand dollars ($50,000) nor more than five hundred thousand dollars ($500,000).
(34) Any person charging a fee associated with the transplantation of a transplantable organ in excess of the direct and indirect costs of procuring, distributing, or transplanting the transplantable organ shall be fined not less than fifty thousand dollars ($50,000) nor more than five hundred thousand dollars ($500,000).
(b) In addition to the fine, the court shall report the violation of any physician, in writing, to the Kentucky Board of Medical Licensure for such action and discipline as the board deems appropriate.
CHAPTER 85 9 (b) In addition to the fine, the court shall report the violation of any physician, in writing, to the Kentucky Board of Medical Licensure for such action and discipline as the board deems appropriate.
A NEW SECTION OF KRS CHAPTER 158 IS CREATED TO Page 18 of 20 SB001820.100 - 1127 - XXXX 3/31/2026 2:36 PM Engrossed UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS SB 18/EN READ AS FOLLOWS:
A NEW SECTION OF KRS CHAPTER 158 IS CREATED TO READ AS FOLLOWS:
(2) Each local board of education and public charter school board of directors shall make the Type 1 diabetes informational materials developed in accordance with subsection (1) of this section available on the school or school district website, in the main front entrance of each school, and in each family resource and youth Page 19 of 20 SB001820.100 - 1127 - XXXX 3/31/2026 2:36 PM Engrossed UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS SB 18/EN services center.
(2) Each local board of education and public charter school board of directors shall make the Type 1 diabetes informational materials developed in accordance with subsection (1) of this section available on the school or school district website, in the main front entrance of each school, and in each family resource and youth services center.
Page 20 of 20 SB001820.100 - 1127 - XXXX 3/31/2026 2:36 PM Engrossed
Signed by Governor April 10, 2026.
Legislative Research Commission PDF Version
⬇ Download PDF
View plain text versions (3)

Action History

  1. signed by Governor (Acts Ch. 85)

  2. delivered to Governor

  3. enrolled, signed by Speaker of the House

  4. enrolled, signed by President of the Senate

  5. passed 37-0

  6. Senate concurred in Floor Amendment (1) and Floor Amendment (2-title)

  7. passed over and retained for concurrence in House Floor Amendment (1) and Floor Amendment (2-title)

  8. posted for passage for concurrence in House Floor Amendment (1) and Floor Amendment (2-title)

  9. taken from Rules

  10. to Rules (S)

  11. received in Senate

  12. 3rd reading, passed 91-1 with Floor Amendment (1) and Floor Amendment (2-title)

  13. floor amendments (1) and (2-title) filed

  14. posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Wednesday, March 25 2026

  15. 2nd reading, to Rules

  16. reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar

  17. to Health Services (H)

  18. to Committee on Committees (H)

  19. received in House

  20. 3rd reading, passed 32-0 with Committee Substitute (1)

  21. posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Friday, February 06 2026

  22. 2nd reading, to Rules

  23. reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar with Committee Substitute (1)

  24. to Health Services (S)

  25. to Committee on Committees (S)

  26. introduced in Senate

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

Export CSV (upgrade) →

2 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 136 not signed on · 1 voted No

Sponsors (2)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (136)

136 members have not signed on to this bill.

Show all 136 →

"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.

Whip count is in markup. Polling the chamber and every recorded vote this session. Only the first open is slow. It’s instant for you after this. Calling the roll · Tallying · Engrossing

Votes

FINAL PASSAGE OF SB 18 w/ HFA 1, HFA 2 (T)

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 Not Voting
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

Official roll call →

Pass

Passed 91 Yea · 1 Nay · 8 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat 19001
Republican 71107
Unaffiliated 1000
Total 91108
% of votes cast 91%1%0%8%
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 Yea
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 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 Not Voting
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 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 Not Voting
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 Not Voting
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 Nay
Shawn McPherson Republican Yea
Stephanie Dietz Republican Yea
Steve Bratcher Republican Yea
Steve Riley Republican Yea
Steven Doan Republican Yea
Steven Rudy Republican Not Voting
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

Official roll call →

PASS SB 18 w/ SCS 1

Passed 32 Yea · 0 Nay · 6 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat 5000
Republican 27006
Total 32006
% of votes cast 84%0%0%16%
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 Not Voting
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 Not Voting
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 Not Voting
Rick Girdler Republican Not Voting
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 Not Voting
Wade Williams Republican Yea
Walker Thomas Republican Yea

Official roll call →

Subjects

healthcare health-insurance
Cross-referencing the record. Reading this bill against every other bill in the corpus by meaning, not keywords. Only the first open is slow. It’s instant for you after this. Matching · Ranking · Engrossing

Frequently asked questions

What does SB 18 do?
Amend KRS 311.380 to define "physician assistant," “podiatric assistant,” “podiatric residency,” “podiatric resident,” podiatric supervision," and "supervising podiatrist"; amend KRS 311.400 to add the scope of practice for podiatric residents and podiatric assistants; amend KRS 311.410 to conform; amend KRS 311.420 to add qualifications to acquire a license to practice podiatry; permit the board to promulgate administrative regulations for licensure of podiatric assistants and podiatric residents, podiatric residency licenses, and the approval and regulation of podiatric supervision of physician assistants; amend KRS 311.480 to include podiatric resident and podiatric assistant licenses to the licenses the Board of Podiatry can deny, refuse to renew, suspend, place on probation, or revoke; amend KRS 311.840 to define "podiatric supervision" and "supervising podiatrist"; create a new section of KRS 311.840 to 311.862 to establish requirements for podiatrists to supervise physician assistants; amend KRS 218B.010 to add podiatrist to the definition of "medicinal cannabis practitioner"; add the State Board of Podiatry to the definition of "state licensing board"; amend KRS 218B.050 to add podiatrist to those required to apply to the same state licensing board that issued his or her license for authorization to provide written certifications for the use of medicinal cannabis; amend KRS 218B.145 to add the State Board of Podiatry to those to be notified of qualifying medical conditions; amend KRS 311.450, 311.460, 311.470, and 311.475 to make technical changes; amend KRS 311.390, 311.490, 311.495, and 311.990 to conform.
Who sponsors SB 18?
SB 18 is sponsored by Stephen Meredith (Republican) and Craig Richardson (Republican).
What is the current status of SB 18?
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 06, 2026. Enacted.
Where can I track SB 18?
Track SB 18 free on One Click Politics — get push/email alerts when it moves.

Make your voice heard on SB 18

Find the representatives who decide this bill and tell them where you stand — for yourself, or mobilize your whole list in one click with One Click Politics advocacy software.

Find my representatives → Run a campaign

Stay ahead of SB 18

Last checked for changes about 2 months ago · updated continuously

One Click Politics tracks every bill in Congress and all 50 states.

Track this bill →