HB151
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Create a new section of KRS Chapter 335B to prohibit using a professional title, term, or abbreviation or holding oneself out as licensed or certified to practice a profession without holding a valid license or certification; provide that a violation is a Class B misdemeanor.
Introduced: January 7, 2026
Last action: January 14, 2026
Plain-language summary
This bill would make it illegal in Kentucky to use a professional title or claim to be licensed or certified in a profession without actually holding a valid license or certification. Someone who violates this rule could be charged with a Class B misdemeanor, which is a criminal offense. It is intended to protect the public from people who falsely present themselves as qualified professionals. Who it may affect: Kentuckians seeking services from licensed or certified professionals, and individuals working in fields that require a state license or certification.
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