HB439

AN ACT relating to psychologists.

Introduced·1/20/26
Bill Text

Kentucky HB439 amends the composition and duties of the Kentucky Board of Examiners of Psychology.

Kentucky HB439 modifies the Kentucky Board of Examiners of Psychology by changing its membership from nine to eleven members. Seven members must be licensed psychologists, three must be certified psychologists, licensed psychological practitioners, or licensed psychological associates, and one must be a citizen at large. The board must submit an annual report to the Governor and the Legislative Research Commission. The bill also establishes a "health service provider" designation for licensed psychologists who complete additional supervised experience in health care service delivery.

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Licensing, Occupations & Administrative Regulations Committee
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Committee decision

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History

Jan 28

House

to Licensing, Occupations, & Administrative Regulations (H)

Jan 20

House

introduced in House

Jan 20

House

to Committee on Committees (H)