SB137Introduced in the Senate
AN ACT relating to a provisional license to practice medicine.
Introduced by Stephen Meredith, District 5
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Amend KRS 311.571 to allow and specify requirements for a physician licensed to practice medicine in another country to obtain a provisional license to practice medicine in the Commonwealth; specify requirements for a provisional license to convert to a regular license; add conditions for the Board of Medical Licensure to revoke a provisional license; make technical changes.
Where it stands
signed by Governor (Acts Ch. 89)
April 10, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
Senate votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
HouseStage: House: Veto Override RCS# 385 · March 31, 2026
79
Yes
11
No
10
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 | No |
Bill history
introduced in Senate
to Committee on Committees (S)
to Health Services (S)
reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar with Committee Substitute (1)
2nd reading, to Rules
floor amendment (1) filed to Committee Substitute
posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Tuesday, March 03 2026
passed over and retained in the Orders of the Day
passed over and retained in the Orders of the Day
3rd reading
floor amendment (1) withdrawn
passed 30-7 with Committee Substitute (1)
received in House
to Committee on Committees (H)
to Health Services (H)
reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar
2nd reading, to Rules
posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Tuesday, March 24 2026
3rd reading, passed 79-11
received in Senate
enrolled, signed by President of the Senate
enrolled, signed by Speaker of the House
delivered to Governor
signed by Governor (Acts Ch. 89)
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