Kentucky · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 177: AN ACT relating to speech-language pathologists.
Passed one chamber Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 177 is a bill introduced in the Kentucky Senate on February 10, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT relating to speech-language pathologists. Primary sponsor: Rick Girdler (Republican), Julie Adams (Republican). Most recent recorded action (March 6, 2026): to Committee on Committees (H).
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Amend KRS 334A.035 to remove the requirement of needing to complete postgraduate professional experience to be completed under the supervision of a speech-language pathologist who holds a Kentucky license; amend KRS 334a.050, 334A.020, and 344A.085 to conform.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rick Girdler | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 15 |
| Julie Adams | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 36 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- to Committee on Committees (H)
- received in House
- 3rd reading, passed 36-1 with Committee Substitute (1)
- posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Thursday, March 05 2026
- 2nd reading, to Rules
- reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar with Committee Substitute (1)
- to Licensing & Occupations (S)
- to Committee on Committees (S)
- introduced in Senate