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HB 424

BillStateKYHouse
AN ACT relating to social work.
About This Bill
Latest Action · Apr 10, 2026
signed by Governor (Acts Ch. 77)
Session
2026RS
Introduced
Jan 16, 2026
Primary Sponsor
S. Heavrin· primary

Summary

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Amend KRS 335.010 to exempt student interns or trainees from social work licensure requirements; direct the Kentucky Board of Social Work to promulgate administrative regulations to define standards for student involvement in clinical social work; amend KRS 335.020 to define terms; amend KRS 335.030, 335.070, 335.080, 335.090, 335.100, 335.150, and 335.158 to establish licensure standards, including use of a multistate license, criminal background checks, and telehealth; amend KRS 335.050 to require that at least 1 licensee member of the board is a teacher actively engaged in social work education; amend KRS 387.610 and 457.090 to conform.

Subjects

Administrative Regulations And ProceedingsBackground ChecksBoards And CommissionsCompacts, InterstateEducation, HigherHealth And Medical ServicesHealth Care ProfessionalsLicensingMental HealthOccupations And ProfessionsUniversities And Colleges

Co-sponsors (2)

G. Brown Jr. · primary
B. Chester-Burton · primary

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