Kentucky 2023 Regular Session Status: Enacted

SB 110 — AN ACT relating to health care.

Last action — signed by Governor (Acts Ch. 51)

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
  3. ✓
    Passed Senate
  4. ✓
    Passed House
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced February 10, 2023. Enacted.

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Likely to advance 68% · moderate confidence

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Odds of enactment

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    Passed 3 recorded votes so far.

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Summary

Amend KRS 314.091 to expand when the Kentucky Board of Nursing can suspend or reprimand a licensed nurse; amend KRS 314.101 to allow licensed nurses from another state who are in the state on a nonroutine basis to practice; amend KRS 314.121 to limit the nurse educators on the Kentucky Board of Nursing to no more than three.

Bill Text

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248 added · 328 removed

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UNOFFICIAL COPY 23 RS SB 110/EN AN ACT relating to health care.
CHAPTER 51 1 CHAPTER 51 ( SB 110 ) AN ACT relating to health care.
(e) Is unfit or incompetent to practice nursing by reason of negligence or other causes, including but not limited to, being unable to practice nursing with Page 1 of 11 SB011020.100 - 1234 - XXXX 3/16/2023 9:52 PM Engrossed UNOFFICIAL COPY 23 RS SB 110/EN reasonable skill or safety;
(e) Is unfit or incompetent to practice nursing by reason of negligence or other causes, including but not limited to, being unable to practice nursing with reasonable skill or safety;
(r) Has engaged in conduct that is subject to the penalties under KRS 304.99- Page 2 of 11 SB011020.100 - 1234 - XXXX 3/16/2023 9:52 PM Engrossed UNOFFICIAL COPY 23 RS SB 110/EN 060(4) or (5);
(r) Has engaged in conduct that is subject to the penalties under KRS 304.99-060(4) or (5);
or (s) As provided in KRS 311.824(2), has been convicted of a violation of KRS 311.823(2).
or Legislative Research Commission PDF Version ACTS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY (s) As provided in KRS 311.824(2), has been convicted of a violation of KRS 311.823(2).
Page 3 of 11 SB011020.100 - 1234 - XXXX 3/16/2023 9:52 PM Engrossed UNOFFICIAL COPY 23 RS SB 110/EN (1) This chapter does not prohibit the following:
(1) This chapter does not prohibit the following:
Temporary work permits shall be issued only for the length of time Page 4 of 11 SB011020.100 - 1234 - XXXX 3/16/2023 9:52 PM Engrossed UNOFFICIAL COPY 23 RS SB 110/EN required to process applications for endorsement and shall not be renewed.
Temporary work permits shall be issued only for the length of time required to process applications for endorsement and shall not be renewed.
Section 3.
CHAPTER 51 3 Section 3.
The Page 5 of 11 SB011020.100 - 1234 - XXXX 3/16/2023 9:52 PM Engrossed UNOFFICIAL COPY 23 RS SB 110/EN cycle for appointments and expiration of terms shall be as follows:
The cycle for appointments and expiration of terms shall be as follows:
Page 6 of 11 SB011020.100 - 1234 - XXXX 3/16/2023 9:52 PM Engrossed UNOFFICIAL COPY 23 RS SB 110/EN (c) By March 1 of the year in which the nurse service administrator's term shall expire, the Kentucky Organization of Nurse Leaders, an affiliate of the Kentucky Hospital Association, shall submit to the Governor two (2) names of qualified individuals for appointment as the nurse service administrator from which list the Governor shall make an appointment as necessary by July 1.
(c) By March 1 of the year in which the nurse service administrator's term shall expire, the Kentucky Organization of Nurse Leaders, an affiliate of the Kentucky Hospital Association, shall submit to the Governor two (2) names of qualified individuals for appointment as the nurse service administrator from which list the Governor shall make an appointment as necessary by July 1.
(e) By March 1 of the year in which the Kentucky Association of Health Care Facilities representative's term shall expire, the Kentucky Association of Health Care Facilities shall submit to the Governor two (2) names of qualified individuals for appointment as its R.N.
(e) By March 1 of the year in which the Kentucky Association of Health Care Facilities representative's term shall expire, the Kentucky Association of Health Care Facilities shall submit to the Governor two Legislative Research Commission PDF Version ACTS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY (2) names of qualified individuals for appointment as its R.N.
(5) Among the nurse board members appointed under subsection (1)(a), (b), (c), and (d) of this section, no less than three (3) and no more than six (6) nurse board Page 7 of 11 SB011020.100 - 1234 - XXXX 3/16/2023 9:52 PM Engrossed UNOFFICIAL COPY 23 RS SB 110/EN members shall be nurse educators[.
(5) Among the nurse board members appointed under subsection (1)(a), (b), (c), and (d) of this section, no less than three (3) and no more than six (6) nurse board members shall be nurse educators[.
The Kentucky Board of Nursing shall promulgate administrative regulations in accordance with KRS Chapter 13A to establish the following for the credentialling of medication aides:
The Kentucky Board of Nursing shall promulgate administrative regulations in accordance with KRS Chapter 13A to establish the following for the credentialing of medication aides:
(2) Standards for training programs including delegation of the administration of Page 8 of 11 SB011020.100 - 1234 - XXXX 3/16/2023 9:52 PM Engrossed UNOFFICIAL COPY 23 RS SB 110/EN oral or topical medications and preloaded insulin injection;
(2) Standards for training programs including delegation of the administration of oral or topical medications and preloaded insulin injection;
(3) Credentialling requirements including delegation of the administration of oral or topical medications and preloaded insulin injection;
(3) Credentialing requirements including delegation of the administration of oral or topical medications and preloaded insulin injection;
(b) If an assisted living community chooses to provide basic health and health- related services, the assisted living community shall supervise the residents.
CHAPTER 51 5 (b) If an assisted living community chooses to provide basic health and health-related services, the assisted living community shall supervise the residents.
(c) Notwithstanding KRS 194A.700(4)(e), in a long-term care facility that provides basic health and health related-services or dementia care services, a certified medication aide or an unlicensed staff person who has successfully completed a medication aide training and skills competency evaluation program approved by the Kentucky Board of Nursing may administer oral or topical medication, or preloaded injectable insulin to a Page 9 of 11 SB011020.100 - 1234 - XXXX 3/16/2023 9:52 PM Engrossed UNOFFICIAL COPY 23 RS SB 110/EN resident under the authority of an available licensed practical nurse, registered nurse, or advanced practice registered nurse.
(c) Notwithstanding KRS 194A.700(4)(e), in a long-term care facility that provides basic health and health related-services or dementia care services, a certified medication aide or an unlicensed staff person who has successfully completed a medication aide training and skills competency evaluation program approved by the Kentucky Board of Nursing may administer oral or topical medication, or preloaded injectable insulin to a resident under the authority of an available licensed practical nurse, registered nurse, or advanced practice registered nurse.
Page 10 of 11 SB011020.100 - 1234 - XXXX 3/16/2023 9:52 PM Engrossed UNOFFICIAL COPY 23 RS SB 110/EN Section 6.
Section 6.
Provides assisted living services, including basic health and health- related services directly to its residents;
Provides assisted living services, including basic health and health-related services directly to its residents;
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Legislative Research Commission PDF Version ACTS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY Signed by Governor March 22, 2023.
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Action History

  1. signed by Governor (Acts Ch. 51)

  2. delivered to Governor

  3. enrolled, signed by Speaker of the House

  4. enrolled, signed by President of the Senate

  5. passed 33-3

  6. Senate concurred in House Committee Substitute (1), Floor Amendment (2) and Floor Amendment (1-title)

  7. posted for passage for concurrence in House Committee Substitute (1) and Floor Amendments (1-title) and (2)

  8. to Rules (S)

  9. received in Senate

  10. 3rd reading, passed 91-0 with Committee Substitute (1), Floor Amendment (2) and Floor Amendment (1-title)

  11. floor amendment (2) filed to Committee Substitute

  12. posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Wednesday, March 15, 2023

  13. floor amendment (1-title) filed

  14. reported favorably, 2nd reading, to Rules with Committee Substitute (1)

  15. returned to Health Services (H)

  16. 1st reading

  17. taken from Health Services (H)

  18. to Health Services (H)

  19. to Committee on Committees (H)

  20. received in House

  21. 3rd reading, passed 35 -0-1 with Committee Substitute (1)

  22. posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Wednesday, March 01, 2023

  23. 2nd reading, to Rules

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

  25. to Health Services (S)

  26. to Committee on Committees (S)

  27. introduced in Senate

Sponsorship breakdown

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0 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 138 not signed on · 2 voted No

Sponsors (0)

None.

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (138)

138 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Votes

Pass

Passed 91 Yea · 0 Nay · 10 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 61005
Democrat 12002
Unaffiliated 18003
Total 910010
% of votes cast 90%0%0%10%
How each member voted (101)
Member Party Vote
Meredith — Yea
Dixon — Yea
Bentley — Yea
Smith — Yea
Nemes — Yea
Justice — Yea
Palumbo — Yea
Swann — Yea
Bratcher S. — Yea
Pratt — Yea
Thomas — Yea
Webber — Yea
Graham — Yea
Raymond — Yea
Williams — Yea
Heath — Yea
Wilson — Not Voting
Timoney — Not Voting
COMMONWEALTH OF KENTUCKY SENATE — Not Voting
Bratcher K. — Yea
Stevenson C — Yea
Al Gentry Democrat Yea
Ashley Tackett Laferty Democrat Yea
Beverly Chester-Burton Democrat Yea
Chad Aull Democrat Not Voting
Daniel Grossberg Democrat Not Voting
George Brown Jr. Democrat Yea
Keturah J. Herron Democrat Yea
Lindsey Burke Democrat Yea
Lisa Willner Democrat Yea
Nima Kulkarni Democrat Yea
Pamela Stevenson Democrat Yea
Rachel Roarx Democrat Yea
Sarah Stalker Democrat Yea
Tina Bojanowski Democrat Yea
Aaron Reed 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
James Tipton Republican Not Voting
Jared Bauman Republican Yea
Jason Petrie Republican Yea
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 Yea
Josh Calloway Republican Yea
Ken Fleming Republican Yea
Ken Upchurch Republican Yea
Kevin Jackson Republican Yea
Kim Banta 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 Sarge Pollock Republican Yea
Mike Clines Republican Yea
Myron Dossett Republican Yea
Nancy Tate Republican Yea
Patrick Flannery Republican Yea
Randy Bridges Republican Yea
Rebecca Raymer Republican Yea
Richard White Republican Yea
Robert Duvall Republican Not Voting
Ryan Dotson Republican Yea
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 Rawlings 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 Not Voting
William Lawrence Republican Yea

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Passed 33 Yea · 3 Nay · 1 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 19101
Unaffiliated 13100
Democrat 1100
Total 33301
% of votes cast 89%8%0%3%
How each member voted (37)
Member Party Vote
Schickel — Yea
Smith — Yea
Westerfield — Yea
ChambersArmstrong — Yea
Thayer — Yea
Williams — Yea
Meredith — Yea
Thomas — Yea
Wilson — Yea
Nemes — Yea
Turner — Yea
Yates — Yea
Southworth — Nay
Harper Angel — Yea
Gerald A. Neal Democrat Yea
Karen Berg Democrat Nay
Amanda Mays Bledsoe Republican Yea
Brandon J. Storm Republican Yea
Christian McDaniel Republican Yea
Danny Carroll Republican Yea
David P. Givens Republican Yea
Donald Douglas Republican Yea
Gary Boswell Republican Yea
Jared Carpenter Republican Yea
Jason Howell Republican Yea
Jimmy Higdon Republican Yea
Julie Raque Adams Republican Not Voting
Lindsey Tichenor Republican Yea
Matthew Deneen Republican Yea
Max Wise Republican Yea
Phillip Wheeler Republican Yea
Rick Girdler Republican Yea
Robby Mills Republican Nay
Robert Stivers Republican Yea
Robin L. Webb Republican Yea
Shelley Funke Frommeyer Republican Yea
Stephen West Republican Yea

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PASS SB 110 W/ scs1

Passed 35 Yea · 0 Nay · 2 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat 2000
Unaffiliated 12002
Republican 21000
Total 35002
% of votes cast 95%0%0%5%
How each member voted (37)
Member Party Vote
Schickel — Yea
Smith — Yea
Westerfield — Yea
Williams — Yea
Meredith — Yea
Thayer — Yea
Wilson — Yea
Thomas — Yea
Yates — Yea
Nemes — Yea
Turner — Yea
Southworth — Not Voting
Southworth — Not Voting
Harper Angel — Yea
Gerald A. Neal Democrat Yea
Karen Berg Democrat Yea
Amanda Mays Bledsoe Republican Yea
Brandon J. Storm Republican Yea
Christian McDaniel Republican Yea
Danny Carroll Republican Yea
David P. Givens Republican Yea
Donald Douglas Republican Yea
Gary Boswell Republican Yea
Jared Carpenter Republican Yea
Jason Howell Republican Yea
Jimmy Higdon Republican Yea
Julie Raque Adams Republican Yea
Lindsey Tichenor Republican Yea
Matthew Deneen Republican Yea
Max Wise Republican Yea
Phillip Wheeler Republican Yea
Rick Girdler Republican Yea
Robby Mills Republican Yea
Robert Stivers Republican Yea
Robin L. Webb Republican Yea
Shelley Funke Frommeyer Republican Yea
Stephen West Republican Yea

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 110 do?
Amend KRS 314.091 to expand when the Kentucky Board of Nursing can suspend or reprimand a licensed nurse; amend KRS 314.101 to allow licensed nurses from another state who are in the state on a nonroutine basis to practice; amend KRS 314.121 to limit the nurse educators on the Kentucky Board of Nursing to no more than three.
What is the current status of SB 110?
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced February 10, 2023. Enacted.
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