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KY HB439
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/20/2026
Primary Sponsor
Ken Fleming
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AI Summary
- Expands the Kentucky Board of Examiners of Psychology from 9 to 11 members, increasing licensed psychologist seats from 6 to 7 and certified psychologist/practitioner/associate seats from 2 to 3
- Increases the quorum requirement from 5 to 6 members and adds gender-inclusive language throughout the statute
- Requires the board's annual report to be posted on its website and to include average and modal processing times for license applications and disciplinary complaints
- Adds two new examination requirements for licensed psychologists: an examination in Kentucky mental health law and an examination in the practice of psychology as determined by the board
- Mandates that board examinations be scheduled within 30-60 days of application acceptance, with unapproved delays potentially resulting in suspension of temporary licenses
Legislative Description
AN ACT relating to psychologists.
Licensing
Last Action
to Licensing, Occupations, & Administrative Regulations (H)
1/28/2026
Committee Referrals
Licensing, Occupations & Administrative Regulations1/28/2026
Committee On Committees1/20/2026
Full Bill Text
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