Governor Steve Beshear signs HB 427 into law on April 15, 2010, the lead sponsor was Representative Wilson Stone (D)- Scottsville. The bill allows pharmacists to administer vaccinations to kids ages 14-17 under a prescriber approved protocol with a parent or guardian's consent.
Governor Steve Beshear signed HB 300 into law on March 26, 2010 which allows pharmacists expanded powers during a state of emergency.
Dr. William Hacker, Commissioner of the Kentucky Department for Public Health, Brad Hall, Executive Director of the Kentucky Pharmacists Association, and sponsor of HB 300 Representative Mike Cherry celebrate the win for pharmacy.