HB 439 Kentucky House · 2026 Regular Session

AN ACT relating to psychologists.

Summary
Amend KRS 319.020 to expand the Kentucky Board of Examiners of Psychology from 9 members to 11 members; make 1 of the new members a doctoral-level psychologist and the other a masters-level psychologist; amend KRS 319.030 to require the board to submit its annual report to the Legislative Research Commission and post the report on its website; include both the average and modal time it takes the board to issue or deny a license and to complete the disciplinary process; amend KRS 319.050 to require an applicant to pass examinations related to mental health law and psychology practice; direct the board to schedule an examination within 30 to 60 days of accepting the examination application; allow an examinee to delay the examination for accident, illness, or injury, if approved by the board chair or the chair's designee; allow the board to suspend the applicant's temporary license for any unapproved examination delay.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
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Introduced Jan 20, 2026 Last action Jan 28, 2026
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Jan 28, 2026
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Jan 20, 2026
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Jan 20, 2026
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