Kentucky lawmakers have adjourned for a veto period, where they have the power to veto bills. While returning for the next two days of the 2026 legislative session, they do not have the ability to override Gov. Andy Beshear's vetoes. Controversial bills include Fluoride in water, which public health groups argue would harm overall dental health and allow businesses to operate as cigar bars if they meet certain requirements. Students who intentionally assault school employees will be expelled for a year unless their actions are a result of a disability. Other bills awaiting a signature include mandatory expulsions for students and a limit on gubernatorial pardons. Foreign-trained doctors can get provisional licenses without repeating residency and practice in Kentucky under a practice’s sponsorship.