HB165

AN ACT proposing to create a new section of the Constitution of Kentucky relating to Medicaid expansion.

Introduced·1/7/26
Bill Text

Kentucky HB165 proposes to amend the state constitution to mandate Medicaid expansion and prohibit additional eligibility restrictions.

Kentucky HB165 proposes to add a new section to the Constitution of Kentucky, requiring the state to utilize any available federal options to expand Medicaid eligibility. The bill prohibits imposing greater or additional burdens or restrictions on eligibility or enrollment standards, except as required by federal law. The amendment will be published in newspapers and submitted to voters for ratification or rejection at the next regular election.

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Current
Elections, Const. Amendments & Intergovernmental Affairs Committee
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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

History

Jan 14

House

to Elections, Const. Amendments & Intergovernmental Affairs (H)

Jan 7

House

introduced in House

Jan 7

House

to Committee on Committees (H)