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HB735 • 2026

AN ACT relating to the regulation of pharmacists.

AN ACT relating to the regulation of pharmacists.

Passed Legislature

This bill passed both chambers and reached final enrollment, even if later executive action is not shown here.

Sponsor
M. Koch
Last action
2026-03-04
Official status
03/04/26: to Licensing, Occupations, & Administrative Regulations (H)
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

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AN ACT relating to the regulation of pharmacists.

AN ACT relating to the regulation of pharmacists.

What This Bill Does

  • AN ACT relating to the regulation of pharmacists.

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Bill History

  1. 2026-03-04 Kentucky Legislative Research Commission

    to Licensing, Occupations, & Administrative Regulations (H)

  2. 2026-02-25 Kentucky Legislative Research Commission

    introduced in House to Committee on Committees (H)

Official Summary Text

AN ACT relating to the regulation of pharmacists.

Current Bill Text

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AN ACT relating to the regulation of pharmacists. 1
Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the Commonwealth of Kentucky: 2
Section 1. KRS 315.408 is amended to read as follows: 3
(1) The board shall not require the use of an electronic track and trace system to 4
initiate, provide, receive, or maintain a pedigree by a person or entity licensed to 5
possess, distribute, dispense, or administer prescription drugs for use by an end user 6
until the FDA develops and implements standards for identification, validation, 7
authentication, and tracking and tracing of prescription drugs pursuant to 21 U.S.C. 8
sec. 355e. The electronic tr ack and trace system requirements by the board shall 9
meet the FDA's standards for all prescription drugs covered by the FDA standards. 10
(2) Upon implementation of FDA standards for an electronic track and trace system, 11
the requirements relating to a pedigre e in KRS 315.406 shall be superseded by the 12
FDA standards and shall not apply to any prescription drugs specified in the FDA 13
standards. 14
(3) Prior to promulgation of any administrative regulation under KRS Chapter 13A that 15
requires the use of an electronic track and trace system, the board shall consult with 16
manufacturers, wholesale distributors, and pharmacies regarding implementation of 17
the electronic track and trace system requirements and publish a report on its 18
website[Web site] about implementation iss ues, including but not limited to 19
universal availability, technical and operational feasibility, and reliability for 20
manufacturers, wholesale distributors, and pharmacies. 21