Bill to increase access to sexual assault nurse examiners in Kentucky on the move

By: Sarah Ladd

Outlets: Kentucky Lantern

Published: January 22, 2026

Words: 455

Last Updated: 3 weeks, 4 days ago

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This story discusses sexual assault. If you’ve been sexually assaulted, you can call the Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network helpline at 800-656-4673 or chat with someone from RAINN online at https://hotline.rainn.org/online for support.

FRANKFORT — Under a bill that passed the House Health Services Committee Thursday, Kentucky’s Cabinet for Health and Family Services would hire a statewide coordinator who could help more hospitals offer comprehensive rape kit care.

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