SB18

AN ACT relating to health services.

Complete·4/10/26

Kentucky SB18 amends laws related to the practice of podiatry and medicinal cannabis use.

Kentucky SB18 revises the practice of podiatry by establishing a State Board of Podiatry with specific duties and membership requirements. It outlines the qualifications and procedures for podiatrists, podiatric assistants, and physician assistants, including supervision and residency requirements. The bill also addresses medicinal cannabis use, defining terms like "medicinal cannabis practitioner" and "qualified patient," and specifies conditions under which medicinal cannabis may be used.

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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

37 Yea

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0 Nay

1 Absent

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Calendar

Mar 12

12:00 PM

House Committee On Health Services

Feb 4

8:00 AM

Senate Committee On Health Services

History

Apr 10

Senate

signed by Governor (Acts Ch. 85)

Mar 31

Senate

Senate concurred in Floor Amendment (1) and Floor Amendment (2-title)

Mar 31

Senate

passed 37-0