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Became law

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

Last action · February 4, 2025

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Introduced January 7, 2025

House

Adjourned Sine Die

2025 Regular Session

HB59

AN ACT relating to psychologists.

Amend KRS 319.020 to expand the Kentucky Board of Examiners of Psychology from nine members to 11 members; make one 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…

Legislative Research Commission Licensing Mental Health Occupations and Professions Physicians and Practitioners Boards and Commissions Reports Mandated

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This bill would expand the state board that oversees licensed psychologists from nine to eleven members, adding one doctoral-level and one master's-level psychologist. It also adds new transparency requirements, such as publishing the board's annual report online and reporting how long it typically takes to issue licenses or handle disciplinary cases. Additionally, it updates the licensing process by requiring applicants to pass exams on mental health law and psychology practice, setting clear timelines for scheduling…

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