KY HB146

Removes the requirement that victim advocates have at least 2 years of prior experience working in human services or court systems before being hired

Eliminates the requirement that bachelor's degrees be in specific fields (social work, psychology, criminal justice, etc.), allowing any bachelor's degree to qualify

Reduces experience requirement for non-degree holders from 4 years to 2 years, and broadens qualifying experience to include direct services, support, counseling, or advocacy to individuals in the community

Requires the Office of Victims Advocacy in the Attorney General's office to provide mandatory training covering system-based advocacy roles, unauthorized practice of law, victim-based crime statutes, constitutional and statutory rights of crime victims, and best practices

Requires newly hired victim advocates to enroll in the mandated training within 30 days of their hire date