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KY HB489

KY HB489
AN ACT relating to pregnancy resource centers.


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Introduced
02/21/2023
In Committee
02/21/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
03/30/2023

Introduced Session

2023 Regular Session

Bill Summary

Create a new section of KRS Chapter 216B to define "pregnancy resource center"; require the Cabinet for Health and Family Services to promulgate administrative regulations to establish licensure standards for pregnancy resource centers; provide that a pregnancy resource center's or health care provider's liability is neither limited or expanded by licensure requirement; and amend KRS 216B.990 to establish penalties for violations by pregnancy resource centers.

AI Summary

This bill creates a new section of the Kentucky Revised Statutes (KRS) Chapter 216B to define "pregnancy resource center" and require the Cabinet for Health and Family Services to establish licensure standards for these centers. The bill requires pregnancy resource centers to meet certain requirements, such as having qualified staff, necessary emergency equipment, and procedures for providing emergency and follow-up care. The bill also establishes penalties for operating an unlicensed pregnancy resource center or advertising the operation of an unlicensed center. Additionally, the bill amends KRS 216B.990 to include pregnancy resource centers in the list of entities that can be subject to fines for violations.

Sponsors (6)

Last Action

to Committee on Committees (H) (on 02/21/2023)

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