HB 79: AN ACT relating to licensed occupations.

Official summary

Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.

Create a new section of KRS Chapter 335B to require the licensing authorities of healthcare occupations to collect workforce participation data during the annual, biennial, or triennial licensure renewal process; prohibit the collection of a licensee's Social Security number; allow licensees to decline the data collection of personal information; require licensing authorities to report collected data to the Cabinet for Health and Family Services; create a new section of KRS 335.300 to 335.399 to authorize the board to grant licensure to an applicant who holds an active license from another state to practice as an independent marriage and family therapist; EFFECTIVE, in part, January 1, 2027.

Sponsors

“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.

Recent official actions

1. March 12, 20252nd reading, to Rules
2. March 11, 2025reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar with Committee Substitute (1)
3. March 4, 2025to Licensing & Occupations (S)
4. February 28, 2025to Committee on Committees (S)
5. February 28, 2025received in Senate
6. February 27, 20253rd reading, passed 94-0 with Floor Amendment (1)
7. February 25, 2025posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Wednesday, February 26, 2025
8. February 20, 20252nd reading, to Rules
9. February 19, 2025floor amendment (1) filed
10. February 19, 2025reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar
11. February 4, 2025to Licensing, Occupations, & Administrative Regulations (H)
12. January 7, 2025to Committee on Committees (H)

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