House
Adjourned Sine Die
2026 Regular Session
HB444
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Amend KRS 334A.020 to redefine "practice of audiology" and define "sound processor."
Introduced: January 20, 2026
Last action: January 28, 2026
To Licensing, Occupations, & Administrative Regulations (H)
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This bill would update the legal definition of what counts as the practice of audiology in Kentucky, and would add a new official definition for the term "sound processor." Updating these definitions helps clarify the scope of work that licensed audiologists are permitted to perform under state law. Who it may affect: licensed audiologists and patients who receive hearing-related care.
Legislative History
Jan 20, 2026 ·
Introduced
Jan 28, 2026 ·
To Licensing, Occupations, & Administrative Regulations (H)
Primary Sponsor
robert.duvall@kylegislature.gov