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Introduced
01/06/2026
01/06/2026
In Committee
02/09/2026
02/09/2026
Crossed Over
02/09/2026
02/09/2026
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
Potential new amendment
2026 Regular Session
Bill 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.
AI Summary
This bill updates Kentucky law concerning the practice of podiatry by defining key terms like "physician assistant," "podiatric assistant," "podiatric residency," and "supervising podiatrist," and expanding the scope of practice for podiatric residents and assistants. It also establishes requirements for podiatrists to supervise physician assistants, including obtaining approval from the State Board of Podiatry and the Kentucky Board of Medical Licensure, and outlines the application process and limitations on the number of physician assistants a podiatrist can supervise. Additionally, the bill clarifies the Board of Podiatry's authority to issue licenses, including accepting national board examinations and requiring residency completion for new licenses, and allows the board to deny, suspend, or revoke licenses for podiatric residents and assistants, in addition to podiatrists. Finally, it makes technical changes to existing statutes and includes podiatrists as "medicinal cannabis practitioners" and the State Board of Podiatry as a "state licensing board" within the context of medicinal cannabis laws.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
to Committee on Committees (H) (on 02/09/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/26RS/sb18.html |
| BillText | https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/recorddocuments/bill/26RS/sb18/bill.pdf |
| Vote History for SB18 | https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/26RS/sb18/vote_history.pdf |
| Senate Committee Substitute 1 | https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/recorddocuments/bill/26RS/SB18/SCS1.pdf |
| BillText | https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/recorddocuments/bill/26RS/sb18/orig_bill.pdf |
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