AN ACT relating to occupational licensing.

HB 480 amends Kentucky's social work licensing law (KRS 335.030) to replace gendered language ("he or she") with gender-neutral terms. The bill directly affects social workers in Kentucky who must use specific licensed titles like "Licensed Social Worker" under current law. It updates the statute to require inclusive language in all licensing and title usage provisions without changing eligibility requirements or practice standards. This is a procedural change to modernize the law's wording, not a policy shift in licensing rules. The bill is currently in committee review after its February 2025 introduction.