Bill > HB59

This bill modifies Kentucky's regulations concerning psychologists by expanding the Kentucky Board of Examiners of Psychology from nine to eleven members, with specific requirements for board composition. The board will now include seven licensed psychologists (up from six), three credentialed psychologists or psychological practitioners (up from two), and one citizen at large. The bill introduces new reporting requirements, mandating that the board submit an annual report to the Legislative Research Commission and post it on their website, including detailed information about license issuance timelines and disciplinary complaint resolution times. Additionally, the bill updates licensing requirements for psychologists, now requiring applicants to pass examinations in psychology, Kentucky mental health law, and psychology practice. The board must schedule examinations within 30 to 60 days of application, with provisions for examination delays due to accidents, illness, or injury. The bill also allows the board to suspend a temporary license if an applicant delays the examination without approval. These changes aim to enhance professional standards, transparency, and oversight in the field of psychology in Kentucky.

Labor and Employment

https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/25RS/hb59.html