HB584Introduced in the House
AN ACT relating to licensees authorized to prescribe or dispense controlled substances.
Introduced by Tom Smith, District 86
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Amend KRS 218A.205 to remove the requirement of a permanent licensure ban on licensees and applicants convicted of a felony offense regarding prescribing or dispensing a controlled substance; make technical corrections.
Where it stands
to Committee on Committees (S)
March 5, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
HouseStage: House: Veto Override RCS# 193 · March 4, 2026
80
Yes
16
No
4
Absent or Not Voting
100 representatives recorded in this House vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each representative voted
| Representative | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Steven Rudy | 1 | Yes |
| Kimberly Holloway | 2 | Absent |
| Randy Bridges | 3 | Yes |
| Wade Williams | 4 | Yes |
| Mary Imes | 5 | Yes |
| Chris Freeland | 6 | Yes |
| Suzanne Miles | 7 | Yes |
| Walker Thomas | 8 | Yes |
| Myron Dossett | 9 | Yes |
| Josh Calloway | 10 | Yes |
Bill history
introduced in House
to Committee on Committees (H)
to Licensing, Occupations, & Administrative Regulations (H)
reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar
2nd reading, to Rules
posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Wednesday, March 04 2026
3rd reading, passed 80-16
received in Senate
to Committee on Committees (S)
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