26RS SB 96

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Last Action	01/08/26: to Committee on Committees (S)
Title	AN ACT relating to sickle cell disease.
Bill Documents	Introduced
Bill Request Number	499
Sponsors	G. Neal, R. Thomas, C. Armstrong, K. Berg, G. Clemons
Summary of Original Version	Create a new section of KRS Chapter 216B to require each hospital licensed by the Cabinet for Health and Family Services to establish policies and procedures to improve care for sickle cell disease patients, develop programs to prevent and address addiction risks for sickle cell disease patients, and provide patients with education and resources by January 1, 2027.
Index Headings of Original Version	Health Care Professionals - Sickle cell disease, hospital policies Diseases - Sickle cell disease, hospital policies Health And Medical Services - Sickle cell disease, hospital policies Nurses - Sickle cell disease, hospital policies Public Health - Sickle cell disease, hospital policies State Agencies - Cabinet for Health and Family Services, sickle cell disease, hospital policies