House Bill 381

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Last Action 01/27/22: to Committee on Committees (H)
Title AN ACT relating to hospital after-care for veterans.
Bill Documents Introduced
Fiscal Impact Statement Fiscal Note
Bill Request Number 861
Sponsors B. Wesley, A. Bowling, K. Bratcher, J. Decker, R. Dotson, D. Fister, C. Fugate, D. Hale, DJ Johnson, M. Lockett, C. Massey, B. McCool, S. McPherson, M. Pollock, S. Sharp, S. Sheldon, T. Truett, R. Webber, S. Westrom
Summary of Original Version Create a new section of KRS 216B.230 to 216B.239 to require hospitals, prior to discharge of a veteran with a serious physical injury or trauma, to notify the Kentucky Department of Veterans' Affairs to ensure the veteran is provided services, resources, or other qualifying entitlements for their recovery; amend KRS 40.317 to require the Kentucky Department of Veterans' Affairs, upon notification from the hospital or veteran, to make contact with the veteran within one business day to ensure assistance is provided; establish a short title of Keeney's Rights Act.
Index Headings of Original Version State Agencies - Department of Veterans' Affairs, hospital notification of veteran with serious injury or trauma
Health and Medical Services - Veterans, serious injury or trauma, notification, Kentucky Department of Veterans' Affairs
Hospitals and Nursing Homes - Veterans, serious injury or trauma, notification, Kentucky Department of Veterans' Affairs
Veterans - Department of Veterans' Affairs, hospital notification of veteran with serious injury or trauma
Short Titles and Popular Names - Keeney's Rights Act
Fiscal Note - Department of Veterans' Affairs, hospital notification of veteran with serious injury or trauma

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01/27/22
  • introduced in House
  • to Committee on Committees (H)


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