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HB439

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AN ACT relating to psychologists.

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.

Boards and CommissionsLegislative Research CommissionLicensingMental HealthOccupations and ProfessionsReports Mandated

Introduced: January 20, 2026

Last action: January 28, 2026

To Licensing, Occupations, & Administrative Regulations (H)
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Legislative History

Jan 20, 2026 · House
Introduced In House
Jan 20, 2026 · House
To Committee On Committees (H)
Jan 28, 2026 · House
To Licensing, Occupations, & Administrative Regulations (H)

Primary Sponsor

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Ken Fleming

Representative · House District 048

Primary sponsor
Ken.Fleming@kylegislature.gov
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Co-sponsors (2)

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Lisa Willner

Representative · House District 035

Co-sponsor
Lisa.Willner@kylegislature.gov
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Tony Hampton

Representative · House District 062

Co-sponsor
tony.hampton@kylegislature.gov