GENERAL ASSEMBLY GIVES FINAL PASSAGE TO WEST BILL NULLIFYING DEFICIENT ADMINISTRATIVE REGULATIONS

GENERAL ASSEMBLY GIVES FINAL PASSAGE TO WEST BILL NULLIFYING DEFICIENT ADMINISTRATIVE REGULATIONS

FRANKFORT, Ky. (March 26, 2026) — The Kentucky General Assembly has given final passage to Senate Bill (SB) 65, legislation sponsored by Sen. Steve West, R-Paris, that nullifies several administrative regulations identified as deficient through the legislature’s oversight process.

West serves as co-chair of the statutory Administrative Regulation Review Subcommittee (ARRS), which reviews regulations issued by state agencies to ensure they comply with statutory authority and reflect the intent of the Kentucky General Assembly.

SB 65 is designated as the legislature’s annual measure addressing regulations flagged during the review process. This year’s bill includes regulations related to Medicaid pharmacy policy and tobacco and vapor retailer licensing that raised concerns among lawmakers during committee review.

The legislation also reinforces the General Assembly’s authority to review administrative regulations and prevents agencies from reissuing regulations that are identical or substantially similar to those nullified for a specified period.

“As co-chair of the Administrative Regulation Review Subcommittee, I work each year to ensure state agencies implement the laws passed by the General Assembly as intended,” West said. “Senate Bill 65 reflects that ongoing responsibility and helps ensure regulations remain within the authority granted by statute.”

The bill includes an emergency clause and will take effect immediately upon becoming law.

SB 65 now heads to the governor for consideration. 

Learn more about bills, committees and other important updates on the 2026 Regular Session at www.kylegislature.gov.