Summary of Original Version

Direct the University of Kentucky, the University of Louisville, and Eastern Kentucky University to coordinate a search for actionable solutions to physician shortages and to explore and expand health care opportunities in medically underserved areas in collaboration with community, state agency, professional associations, and other stakeholders; require a report to the General Assembly by January 1, 2027; APPROPRIATION; EMERGENCY, EFFECTIVE July 1, 2026.

Summary of Amendment: House Committee Substitute 1

Summary Retain original provisions, remove the appropriation and the emergency effective date.

Summary of Amendment: House Committee Amendment 1 -- J. Tipton

Summary Make title amendment.

Summary of Amendment: House Floor Amendment 1 -- S. Miles

Summary Authorize the University of Kentucky to develop a feasibility study to explore shortage of physicians and other clinicians to take advantage of HealthForce Kentucky; permit the feasibility study to be provided to the General Assembly by December 1, 2026; require the General Assembly to consider funding of up to $10,000,000 in the 2027 Regular Session to address the findings of the feasibility study.