HB458

AN ACT relating to universal recognition of occupational licenses.

Introduced·1/21/26
Bill Text

Kentucky HB458 establishes a framework for the universal recognition of occupational licenses across jurisdictions.

Kentucky HB458 creates a new legal framework for the universal recognition of occupational licenses. It mandates that boards in the Commonwealth of Kentucky issue occupational licenses or government certifications to applicants who hold a valid license from another jurisdiction, provided they meet certain criteria. This includes holding a license for at least one year, having no disqualifying criminal record, and passing any required examinations or meeting education and training standards.

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Current
Licensing, Occupations & Administrative Regulations Committee
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Committee decision

Sponsors

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History

Jan 29

House

to Licensing, Occupations, & Administrative Regulations (H)

Jan 21

House

introduced in House

Jan 21

House

to Committee on Committees (H)