Gov. Beshear Signs Legislation Supporting Health Care and Organ Donation

House Bills 393, 510 and Senate Bill 97

FRANKFORT, Ky. (April 7, 2026) - Today, Gov. Andy Beshear signed House Bills 393 and 510 and Senate Bill 97 to support health care relating to Alzheimer's disease, organ donation and health-care coverage for prosthetics and orthotics.

"Health care is a basic human right, and there are so many areas we can invest and improve to better support Kentuckians throughout their lifetime," said Gov. Beshear. "From ensuring progress is being made for those suffering from Alzheimer's disease and their caregivers to delivering coverage for prosthetics and more, this legislation will provide support and processes that help move our commonwealth forward."

House Bill 393 requires the Office of Dementia and the Alzheimer's Disease and Related Disorders Advisory Council to produce an annual report and a progress report on the work being done to meet the goals outlined in the Alzheimer's and Related Dementias state plan.

House Bill 510 establishes new safeguards to the organ donation process to better protect patients.

Senate Bill 97 requires that health benefit plans cover prosthetics and orthotics for Kentuckians in need.

Other 2026 Bill Signings
Earlier this week, the Governor signed House Bill 307 to create a proactive admissions program to streamline the application process for students seeking postsecondary and House Bill 642 to increase the amount a retired teacher can earn during reemployment.

On Good Friday, Gov. Beshear signed several bills to better support Kentuckians with special needs and their families with Senate Bill 69, Senate Bill 85 and House Bill 562.

In March, Gov. Beshear signed several bills to support education and safety for Kentuckians. These pieces of legislation included Senate Bill 2, directing school districts to not increase administrator pay greater than the percentage pay increase provided to classroom teachers; Senate Bill 5 encouraging schools to purchase locally grown food; Senate Bill 46, which makes changes to student transportation for increased safety; and House Bill 657, which protects consumers by requiring national and state background checks for specialty providers.

He also signed Senate Bill 145 related to regulations for the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control, and signed Senate Bill 11 into law, establishing a residential safe room rebate program and fund to protect eligible Kentuckians from severe weather.

In February, Gov. Beshear signed Senate Bill 172, which helped lower the cost of utilities for Kentucky families.

The Governor also stood with Kentucky public schools in March and vetoed House Bill 1. Click here for the full veto message.