AN ACT relating to marriage and family therapists.

Amend KRS 335.320 to require the board to enter into reciprocal agreements with boards of marriage and family therapy in other states; amend KRS 335.325 to remove permissive language relating to reciprocal agreements with other states.

Introduced: February 18, 2025

Last action: February 20, 2025

To Licensing & Occupations (S)

Read the full text Kentucky Legislature LegiScan

AI-generated — always verify with primary sources

Plain-language summary

Beta

This bill would require Kentucky's licensing board for marriage and family therapists to enter into reciprocal agreements with similar boards in other states, making it easier for therapists licensed elsewhere to become licensed in Kentucky. Currently, the board has the option to pursue such agreements but is not required to do so. This change would make reciprocal licensing mandatory rather than optional. Who it may affect: licensed marriage and family therapists seeking to practice in Kentucky after being licensed in another state, and Kentuckians seeking access to those therapists.

Open official bill text (PDF)·Report a problem with the summary