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KY HB629
AN ACT relating to providing health services to a person who is not vaccinated.
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Introduced
02/18/2025
02/18/2025
In Committee
02/26/2025
02/26/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
03/28/2025
03/28/2025
Introduced Session
2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Create a new section of KRS Chapter 216 to prohibit the refusal to provide health services to a person who has not been vaccinated.
AI Summary
This bill creates a new legal provision in Kentucky's statutes (specifically in Chapter 216) that prohibits health facilities and healthcare providers from denying medical services to an individual solely based on their vaccination status. The bill defines health facilities using the existing definition in KRS 216B.015 and healthcare providers using the definition in KRS 304.17A.005, which would typically include hospitals, clinics, doctors, nurses, and other medical professionals. By preventing discrimination based on vaccination history, the bill aims to ensure that all individuals can access necessary healthcare services regardless of whether they have received a specific vaccine. The provision appears designed to protect patients' rights to medical treatment and prevent potential refusal of care based on immunization records. The bill is set to take effect on February 17, 2025.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (10)
Ryan Dotson (R)*,
Shane Baker (R),
Chris Fugate (R),
David Hale (R),
Mark Hart (R),
Marianne Proctor (R),
T.J. Roberts (R),
Tom Smith (R),
Timmy Truett (R),
Bill Wesley (R),
Last Action
to Health Services (H) (on 02/26/2025)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/25RS/hb629.html |
| BillText | https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/recorddocuments/bill/25RS/hb629/orig_bill.pdf |
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