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Introduced
01/07/2026
01/07/2026
In Committee
01/14/2026
01/14/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Create a new section of KRS Chapter 335B to prohibit using a professional title, term, or abbreviation or holding oneself out as licensed or certified to practice a profession without holding a valid license or certification; provide that a violation is a Class B misdemeanor.
AI Summary
This bill creates a new section within Kentucky Revised Statutes (KRS) Chapter 335B, which deals with licensed and certified professions. The core provision prohibits individuals from using any professional title, term, or abbreviation, or otherwise presenting themselves to the public as being licensed or certified to practice a profession, unless they actually possess a valid license or certification. This means someone cannot claim to be a licensed psychologist, for example, if they do not hold the proper credentials. The bill further specifies that violating this rule will be considered a Class B misdemeanor, which is a less serious criminal offense, typically punishable by fines or a jail sentence of up to 90 days.
Committee Categories
Labor and Employment
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
to Licensing, Occupations, & Administrative Regulations (H) (on 01/14/2026)
Official Document
bill text
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/26RS/hb151.html |
| BillText | https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/recorddocuments/bill/26RS/hb151/orig_bill.pdf |
| Corrections Impact | https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/recorddocuments/note/26RS/hb151/CI.pdf |
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