HB444

AN ACT relating to the practice of audiology.

Introduced·1/20/26
Bill Text

Kentucky HB444 regulates the practice of audiology and speech-language pathology.

Kentucky HB444 amends the Kentucky Revised Statutes to clarify the practice of audiology and speech-language pathology. It defines the scope of practice for audiologists and speech-language pathologists, including specific activities they can perform. The bill also outlines the roles and limitations of speech-language pathology assistants and supervisors. It establishes penalties for unlicensed practice and specifies the titles that licensed professionals can use.

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Current
Licensing, Occupations & Administrative Regulations Committee
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Committee decision

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

History

Jan 28

House

to Licensing, Occupations, & Administrative Regulations (H)

Jan 20

House

introduced in House

Jan 20

House

to Committee on Committees (H)