HB 424

Kentucky House of Representatives bill in Session 26RS.

Status: enacted. Latest action: April 10, 2026.

AN ACT relating to social work.

Bill ID KY-26RS-HB-424
Session 26RS
Status enacted
Committee Rules
House of Representatives enacted 2026-04-10
Summary

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.

Sponsor
Samara Heavrin
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Actions Timeline
Date Event Detail
2026-01-16 Introduced Bill introduced
2026-04-10 Status enacted
2026-04-10 Latest Action 04/10/26: signed by Governor (Acts Ch. 77)
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