AN ACT relating to sexual assault nurse examiners.

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Votes: Apr 10
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Description

Create a new section of KRS Chapter 211 to require the Cabinet for Health and Family Services to employ a health professional as a statewide sexual assault nurse examiner (SANE) coordinator; establish requirements for the description, essential duties, and responsibilities of the SANE coordinator position; require the cabinet to collaborate with others to develop a statewide strategic plan that utilizes a regional model to ensure SANE coverage for all Kentucky hospitals; require the cabinet to develop a state registry of SANEs that is accessible from the cabinet's website by December 1, 2026; amend KRS 314.142 to require the board to notify newly registered SANEs of the state SANE registry on the cabinet's website.

Subjects

State AgenciesCrime VictimsReports MandatedHealth Care ProfessionalsHospitals And Health FacilitiesPhysiciansBoards And CommissionsHealth And Medical ServicesPublic HealthNursesAdministrative Regulations And Proceedings

Progress

IntroducedJan 7, 2026
Sent to committeeJan 7, 2026
Committee said yesJan 22, 2026
Passed the first chamberJan 23, 2026
PassedJan 29, 2026
Committee said yesMar 11, 2026
Passed both chambersMar 31, 2026
Passed both chambersMar 31, 2026
Became lawApr 10, 2026

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