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House passes bill to establish statewide SANE coordinator and public registry for examiners
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Summary
HB134 passed the House to improve access to sexual assault nurse examiners (SANEs) by creating a statewide SANE coordinator in the Cabinet for Health and Family Services, a public registry, and regional planning to ensure hospitals can access qualified examiners.
The Kentucky House passed House Bill 134 on Jan. 29, a measure sponsoring expanded access and coordination for sexual assault nurse examiners (SANEs).
The clerk identified Representative Raymer as the sponsor. The lady from Butler, explaining the bill, said many survivors face delays or long travel distances to find trained SANE examiners and that "time and access matters." She said HB134 implements a recommendation from an LRC study, creates a statewide SANE coordinator within the Cabinet for Health and Family Services, establishes a public registry, and directs development of a regional plan so hospitals know how to access qualified examiners.
A member from Fayette rose to thank the sponsor. With no further debate the clerk opened the roll call; the House recorded 95 ayes and no nays and the bill was passed. The sponsor moved for the clincher and it was applied.
The floor presentation emphasized access and coordination rather than budgetary specifics; the bill text and committee analyses will provide statutory language, funding sources, and implementation timelines.
