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Legislative Report February 9, 2026
Prepared by: Kentucky Medical Freedom Coalition
Bill Information
GEOENGINERING
(HODGSON, JOHN; Baker, Shane; Bivens, Ryan; Bratcher, Steve; Callaway, Emily; Calloway, Josh; Decker, Jennifer; Huff, Thomas; Lockett, Matt; Massaroni, Candy; Proctor, Marianne; Roberts, T.J.; White, Richard)

AN ACT relating to geoengineering.

Create a new section of KRS Chapter 512 to define terms; make criminal atmospheric pollution a Class D felony; require that a person found guilty of criminal atmospheric pollution pay a civil penalty of not less than $500,000 in addition to all other penalties authorized by law; provide that each day that a person engages in criminal atmospheric pollution constitutes a separate offense; empower all peace officers of the Commonwealth to enforce the prohibition on criminal atmospheric pollution; require an arresting officer to issue a notice to any federal agency that approved the action that those activities cannot be lawfully carried out in the Commonwealth.

Notes:   

Prohibits manipulation of the environment, through an atmospheric polluting intervention, to effect changes to the earth's atmosphere or surface, including weather modification, solar radiation modification, stratospheric aerosol injection, and cloud seeding.

  CURRENT STATUS

2/9/2026 - (H) recommitted to committee House Judiciary (H)

Position

Support

IDENTIFICATION DEVICES
(HODGSON, JOHN; Baker, Shane; Bratcher, Steve; Bray, Josh; Callaway, Emily; Calloway, Josh; Decker, Jennifer; Grossberg, Daniel; Jackson, Kevin; Johnson, DJ; Lewis, Scott ; Lewis, Derek; Lewis, Chris; Lockett, Matt; Proctor, Marianne)

AN ACT relating to identification devices.

Create a new section of KRS Chapter 411 to define terms; establish limitations on the introduction of identification devices on or within the human body; create a new section of KRS Chapter 413 to establish a statute of limitations for an action filed for introduction of an identification device; amend KRS 508.152, relating to the unlawful use of tracking devices, to include the installation of a tracking device on the person or property of another without their consent and exempt parental tracking of minors from the prohibition.

Notes:   

• Prohibit implantation of tracking devices in or on the human body without consent

  CURRENT STATUS

1/14/2026 - (H) Referred to Committee House Judiciary (H)

Position

Support

WATER FLUORIDATION PROGRAMS
(HART, MARK; Hale, David; Baker, Shane; Bivens, Ryan; Bratcher, Steve; Callaway, Emily; Calloway, Josh; Decker, Jennifer; Doan, Steven; Dossett, Myron; Dotson, Ryan; Fister, Daniel; Grossl, Vanessa; Hodgson, John; Holloway, Kim; Huff, Thomas; Imes, Mary Beth; Johnson, DJ; Lawrence, William; Lockett, Matt; Maddox, Savannah; Massaroni, Candy; McCool, Bobby; Meade, David; Neighbors, Amy; Proctor, Marianne; Rabourn, Felicia; Raymer, Rebecca; Roberts, T.J.; Sharp, Scott; Tate, Nancy; Tipton, James; Truett, Timmy; Wesley, Bill; White, Richard)

AN ACT relating to water fluoridation programs.

Amend KRS 211.190 to make water fluoridation programs optional; allow the governing bodies of water systems subject to regulation by the Cabinet for Health and Family Services to decide whether they participate in water fluoridation programs; provide that a water fluoridation program in place on the effective date of the Act continues until action is taken by its governing body to end its participation; provide that any decision regarding participation in a water fluoridation program made by the governing body of a water system shall be binding on all water systems it supplies; provide that a governing body, a member or employee of a governing body, or any public or private entity that may be held liable for the actions of a governing body that makes any decision regarding its participation in an optional water fluoridation program shall be immune from civil or criminal liability for acts carried out reasonably and in good faith regarding its decision of whether to participate in the water fluoridation program. HCS (1) Retain original provisions; remove immunity for private entities regarding acts relating to the continuation, termination, or commencement of a water fluoridation program; provide that the immunity is conferred under KRS 65.2003; extend the immunity to discretionary acts; remove the requirement that the immune acts be performed reasonably and in good faith.

Notes:   

-Kentucky state law requires manufactured fluoride chemicals be added to the water supply without the consent of our citizens. Because of this mandate, local communities in Kentucky have no ability to remove the artificial fluoride from their water as is being done in cities and towns across the nation.
-HB103 would repeal this unfunded mandate so that communities can make their own choices about adding artificial fluoride chemicals to the water supply. The bill would allow the governing body of your local water producer to make the decision. This means that you, as a local water customer, would have the ability to advocate to your water producer to change their practices. As it stands today, the hands of all Kentucky water producers are tied by state law.
-With the EPA currently re-evaluating the practice of water fluoridation, a federal judge ruling water fluoridation poses an "unreasonable risk" to children, and a constant stream of new studies pointing to the risks of fluoride, Kentucky must take action.

  CURRENT STATUS

2/6/2026 - received in Senate

Position

Support

PSYCHOTROPIC DRUGS
(CALLOWAY, JOSH; Massaroni, Candy; Proctor, Marianne)

AN ACT relating to psychotropic drugs.

Create a new section of KRS Chapter 205 to define terms; require Medicaid-enrolled providers prescribing psychotropic drugs to children to provide an FDA Medication Guide to parents or legal guardians; require medical care providers prescribing psychotropic drugs to children covered by Medicaid to obtain signed informed consent from a parent or guardian; require the Cabinet for Health and Family Services to develop and maintain an adverse drug reaction online reporting system; require the cabinet to compile and submit an annual report of the adverse drug reaction online reporting system to the Legislative Research Commission; require the cabinet to submit an annual report summarizing the implementation efforts and compliance statistics of Medicaid-enrolled providers; establish penalties; require the cabinet to promulgate administrative regulations to implement the system.

  CURRENT STATUS

1/16/2026 - (H) Referred to Committee House Health Services (H)

Position

Support

IMMUNIZATIONS
(HOLLOWAY, KIM; Hodgson, John; Bivens, Ryan; Massaroni, Candy; Proctor, Marianne; Roberts, T.J.; Tate, Nancy)

AN ACT relating to immunizations.

Amend KRS 214.034 to delete hepatitis B from the list of required immunizations for children; prohibit additional immunizations from being required by the Cabinet for Health and Family Services without the approval of the General Assembly; delete requirement for hepatitis B immunization for sixth grade school attendance.

Notes:   

• Removes hepatitis B vaccination requirement from statute to conform with new federal guidance
• Require General Assembly approval in order to require vaccinations

  CURRENT STATUS

1/29/2026 - (H) Referred to Committee House Health Services (H)

Position

Support

DECLARING KENTUCKY A FOOD IS MEDICINE STATE
(GORDON, DEANNA; King, Kim; Lockett, Matt; Moore, Adam)

A JOINT RESOLUTION declaring Kentucky a Food is Medicine state and directing state agencies to advance Food is Medicine initiatives.

Declare Kentucky to be a Food is Medicine state and direct state agencies to advance Food is Medicine initiatives.

  CURRENT STATUS

2/6/2026 - (H) SECOND READING, to Rules

GEOENGINEERING
(RAWLINGS, STEVE; Boswell, Gary; Douglas, Donald; Elkins, Greg; Madon, Scott; Reed, Aaron; Tichenor, Lindsey; Williams, Gex)

AN ACT relating to geoengineering.

Create a new section of KRS Chapter 512 to define terms; make criminal atmospheric pollution a Class D felony; require that a person found guilty of criminal atmospheric pollution pay a civil penalty of not less than $500,000 in addition to all other penalties authorized by law; provide that each day that a person engages in criminal atmospheric pollution constitutes a separate offense; empower all peace officers of the Commonwealth to enforce the prohibition on criminal atmospheric pollution; require an arresting officer to issue a notice to any federal agency that approved the action that those activities cannot be lawfully carried out in the Commonwealth.

Notes:   

Prohibits manipulation of the environment, through an atmospheric polluting intervention, to effect changes to the earth's atmosphere or surface, including weather modification, solar radiation modification, stratospheric aerosol injection, and cloud seeding.

  CURRENT STATUS

1/6/2026 - Introduced

Position

Support

WATER FLOURIDATION PROGRAMS
(ELKINS, GREG; Rawlings, Steve; Douglas, Donald; Madon, Scott; Tichenor, Lindsey; West, Stephen; Wheeler, Phillip)

AN ACT relating to water fluoridation programs.

Amend KRS 211.190 to make water fluoridation programs optional; allow the governing bodies of water systems subject to regulation by the Cabinet for Health and Family Services to decide whether they participate in water fluoridation programs; provide that a water fluoridation program in place on the effective date of the Act continues until action is taken by its governing body to end its participation; provide that any decision regarding participation in a water fluoridation program made by the governing body of a water system shall be binding on all water systems it supplies; provide that a governing body, a member or employee of a governing body, or any public or private entity that may be held liable for the actions of a governing body that makes any decision regarding its participation in an optional water fluoridation program shall be immune from civil or criminal liability for acts carried out reasonably and in good faith regarding its decision of whether to participate in the water fluoridation program.

Notes:   

-Kentucky state law requires manufactured fluoride chemicals be added to the water supply without the consent of our citizens. Because of this mandate, local communities in Kentucky have no ability to remove the artificial fluoride from their water as is being done in cities and towns across the nation.
-SB55 would repeal this unfunded mandate so that communities can make their own choices about adding artificial fluoride chemicals to the water supply. The bill would allow the governing body of your local water producer to make the decision. This means that you, as a local water customer, would have the ability to advocate to your water producer to change their practices. As it stands today, the hands of all Kentucky water producers are tied by state law.
-With the EPA currently re-evaluating the practice of water fluoridation, a federal judge ruling water fluoridation poses an "unreasonable risk" to children, and a constant stream of new studies pointing to the risks of fluoride, Kentucky must take action.

  CURRENT STATUS

1/9/2026 - Introduced

Position

Support

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
(WEST, STEPHEN; Tichenor, Lindsey; Boswell, Gary; Douglas, Donald; Elkins, Greg; Girdler, Rick; Madon, Scott; Mills, Robby; Nemes, Michael J.; Nunn, Matt; Rawlings, Steve; Reed, Aaron; Richardson, Craig; Storm, Brandon J.; Wheeler, Phillip; Williams, Gex; Wilson, Mike; Wise, Max)

AN ACT relating to conditions of employment.

Create a new section of KRS Chapter 344 to require employers that mandate employee immunization to allow exceptions based on religious belief or medical contraindication; provide sample form for employee affirmation; establish which health care providers can support a medical exemption; require notice of exemptions; establish civil cause of action for violations and a claim under workers' compensation; amend KRS 344.030 to define term; amend KRS 344.040 to make it an unlawful practice for employers to require immunizations as a condition of employment from employees who hold sincere religious beliefs against immunization or for whom immunization would be harmful to his or her health; make technical corrections.

Notes:   

-SB108 establishes the rights of Kentuckians concerning workplace vaccine mandates
Kentucky employers would be required to honor religious and medical exemptions, and must inform employees of the availability of exemptions
-This bill sets guidelines to ensure that employers do not make it difficult for employees to obtain exemptions
-Makes it illegal for an employer to require an employee to receive a vaccine as a condition of employment if the employee has a religious or medical objection

  CURRENT STATUS

1/20/2026 - Introduced

Position

Support

DECLARING KENTUCKY A FOOD IS MEDICINE STATE
(FUNKE FROMMEYER, SHELLEY; Douglas, Donald; Tichenor, Lindsey)

A JOINT RESOLUTION declaring Kentucky a Food is Medicine state and directing state agencies to advance Food is Medicine initiatives.

Declare Kentucky to be a Food is Medicine state and direct state agencies to advance Food is Medicine initiatives. SCS (1) Retain original provisions; make technical corrections.

  CURRENT STATUS

1/29/2026 - received in House

Position

Monitor