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Introduced
01/07/2026
01/07/2026
In Committee
01/14/2026
01/14/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Create a new section of KRS Chapter 216B to require hospitals that offer emergency medical services to have at least 1 licensed board certified or board eligible emergency medicine physician on site and on duty who is responsible for the emergency department at all times the emergency department is open.
AI Summary
This bill requires hospitals that provide emergency medical services to ensure that a physician is present and on duty at all times their emergency department is open, with this physician specifically being licensed in Kentucky and either board certified or board eligible in emergency medicine, and also designated as being responsible for the emergency department's operations.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
to Health Services (H) (on 01/14/2026)
Official Document
bill text
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bill summary
| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/26RS/hb107.html |
| BillText | https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/recorddocuments/bill/26RS/hb107/orig_bill.pdf |
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