Legislation

Kentucky

Signing the Bill: (L-R) Dr. Linda Jeffrey, Eunice Ray, Governor Matt Bevin, Colonel Ron Ray, Sponsoring Representative Stan Lee at the Kentucky State Capital April 12, 2018.

House Bill 64 – AN ACT relating to traumatic brain injury treatment for veterans.

Create new sections of KRS Chapter 217 to define terms; permit eligible veterans to use hyperbaric oxygen treatment for treatment of traumatic brain injury; establish the conditions for use of hyperbaric oxygen treatment; prohibit sanctions of health care providers; clarify the duties of health care insurers regarding hyperbaric oxygen treatment; prohibit certain actions by state officials; provide that the Act may be known as the Colonel Ron Ray Veterans Traumatic Brain Injury Treatment Act.

Signed by the Governor of Kentucky on March 13, 2018

After passing in the Senate: Left to Right – TSgt Eric Koleda (USAF Vet), SSgt Alex Nauert (USMC Ret), Senator Julie Adams, Mrs. Eunice Ray, Representative Stan Lee, Dr. Linda Jeffrey

 

Oklahoma

Senate Bill 1604 – creating Oklahoma Veterans Traumatic Brain Injury Treatment and Recovery Plan Act of 2014

Signed by the Governor of Oklahoma on May 06, 2014