The lawsuit against the Kroger Co. says its more than 100 Kentucky pharmacies were responsible for over 11% of all opioid pills dispensed in the state between 2006 and 2019.
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The commonwealth just received millions of dollars to help fight the opioid epidemic as part of a multibillion-dollar nationwide opioid settlement.
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House Bill 153 became law without Gov. Andy Beshear's signature.
House Bill 153 passed the committee on a 7-2 vote Thursday.
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Earlier this week, an FDA advisory panel recommended making the overdose reversal drug Narcan available over the counter.
The commonwealth will receive more than $197 million combined from both pharmacy chains.
Federal, state and local authorities are going back to school to learn how to better combat the opioid epidemic.
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Attorney General Todd Rokita said the settlement marks a step forward in efforts to end the opioid epidemic and provide justice to families affected by opioid addiction.
The department said they have seen "increasing opioid use prevalence" in their community.
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The state will get more than $9 million to help combat drug addition.