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…

Introduced: January 20, 2026

Last action: January 28, 2026

To Licensing, Occupations, & Administrative Regulations (H)

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This bill makes several changes to how Kentucky's psychology licensing board operates. It expands the board from 9 to 11 members, adds new reporting requirements including how long licensing and disciplinary processes take, and updates examination rules for people applying for a psychology license. Who it may affect: people seeking a psychology license in Kentucky, licensed psychologists, and members of the psychology licensing board.

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