AN ACT relating to sexual assault nurse examiners.
About This Bill
Latest Action · Apr 10, 2026
signed by Governor (Acts Ch. 66)
Session
2026RS
Introduced
Jan 7, 2026
Primary Sponsor
R. Raymer· primary
Summary
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Create a new section of KRS Chapter 211 to require the Cabinet for Health and Family Services to employ a health professional as a statewide sexual assault nurse examiner (SANE) coordinator; establish requirements for the description, essential duties, and responsibilities of the SANE coordinator position; require the cabinet to collaborate with others to develop a statewide strategic plan that utilizes a regional model to ensure SANE coverage for all Kentucky hospitals; require the cabinet to develop a state registry of SANEs that is accessible from the cabinet's website by December 1, 2026; amend KRS 314.142 to require the board to notify newly registered SANEs of the state SANE registry on the cabinet's website.
Subjects
Administrative Regulations And ProceedingsBoards And CommissionsCrime VictimsHealth And Medical ServicesHealth Care ProfessionalsHospitals And Health FacilitiesNursesPhysiciansPublic HealthReports MandatedState Agencies