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HB 458 Kentucky House · 2026 Regular Session

AN ACT relating to universal recognition of occupational licenses.

Summary
Create new sections of KRS Chapter 335B to allow universal recognition of occupational licenses and government certifications; include work experience as a basis for licensure or certification; explicity include military personnel and their spouses; provide that the Act may be cited as the Universal Recognition of Occupational Licenses Act.
Issues: ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentRemoves licensing barriers for workers, enabling cross-jurisdictional employment mobility. Explicitly protects military personnel/spouses' employment rights, advancing workforce access to jobs without redundant certification.85% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransExplicitly includes military personnel for license recognition, aiding veteran employment and reducing barriers to occupational licensure.95% confidence
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 21, 2026 Last action Jan 29, 2026
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Jan 29, 2026
Committee
to Licensing, Occupations, & Administrative Regulations (H)
lower
Jan 21, 2026
Committee
to Committee on Committees (H)
lower
Jan 21, 2026
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introduced in House
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