HB412

AN ACT relating to physician continuing medical education.

Introduced·1/15/26
Bill Text

Kentucky HB412 mandates continuing medical education for physicians on pediatric abusive head trauma and mental health issues.

Kentucky HB412 requires current and future pediatricians, radiologists, family practitioners, and emergency medicine or urgent care physicians to complete a one-time course on pediatric abusive head trauma. Current physicians must finish this within a year, while future physicians have five years from licensure. Additionally, all practicing physicians must complete three hours of continuing medical education every three years on mental health issues, including emotional, psychological, and social well-being.

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Current
Health Services Committee
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Committee decision

Sponsors

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History

Jan 23

House

to Health Services (H)

Jan 15

House

introduced in House

Jan 15

House

to Committee on Committees (H)