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Adjourned sine die. The bill was pending when the session ended, so it did not pass.

Last action · January 28, 2026

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Introduced January 20, 2026

House

Adjourned Sine Die

2026 Regular Session

HB439

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…

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This bill expands the state board that oversees licensed psychologists from 9 to 11 members, adding one doctoral-level and one masters-level psychologist. It also updates the licensing exam process by setting a 30-to-60-day window for scheduling exams, allowing delays only for accidents, illness, or injury with board approval, and requiring applicants to pass exams on mental health law and psychology practice. Additionally, the board would be required to publish an annual report, including how long…

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