HB 439 KY

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Introduced

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.

• K. Fleming Republican · primary
• L. Willner Democratic · primary
• T. Hampton Republican · primary

1. Jan 20, 2026 introduced in House · lower
2. Jan 20, 2026 to Committee on Committees (H) · lower
3. Jan 28, 2026 to Licensing, Occupations, & Administrative Regulations (H) · lower