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HB 387

AN ACT relating to veterinarians and declaring an emergency.

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Vanessa Grossl and 1 co-sponsor

HB 387 restructures Kentucky's Controlled Substances Prescribing Council membership to shift policy influence over opioid regulations and pain management standards.

delivered to Secretary of State (Acts Ch. 170)
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Bill Summary · HB 387

Legislative bill overview

HB 387 modifies the composition and membership requirements of Kentucky's Controlled Substances Prescribing Council, a body that oversees regulations related to prescription controlled substances. The bill includes a committee substitute and title amendment, indicating substantive changes to the original proposal regarding council membership.

Why is this important

The Controlled Substances Prescribing Council influences opioid prescribing guidelines, pain management standards, and addiction prevention policies that directly affect healthcare providers and patients across Kentucky. Changes to council membership can shift policy priorities toward different stakeholder interests—whether emphasizing pain management access, addiction prevention, or regulatory enforcement.

Potential points of contention

  • Representation balance: Disagreement over whether the council adequately represents patients, healthcare providers, public health officials, addiction specialists, and law enforcement perspectives
  • Scope of authority: Questions about how much regulatory power the council should have versus legislative or executive branch oversight
  • Prescribing standards: Potential conflict between those prioritizing pain management access and those emphasizing opioid crisis mitigation measures

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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