An act relating to social work.
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Moved
Reached a final decision
Became law
Derived from the official record below.
Officially: “AN ACT relating to social work.” Read the full text
2026 regular session
What it does
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 req
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Where it is
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introduced in House · Jan 16, 2026
to Committee on Committees (H) · Jan 16, 2026
to Licensing, Occupations, & Administrative Regulations (H) · Jan 27, 2026
reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar with Committee Substitute (1) · Feb 11, 2026
2nd reading, to Rules · Feb 12, 2026
posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Wednesday, February 18 2026 · Feb 17, 2026
3rd reading, passed 94-0 with Committee Substitute (1) · Feb 18, 2026
received in Senate · Feb 19, 2026
to Committee on Committees (S) · Feb 19, 2026
to Licensing & Occupations (S) · Mar 13, 2026
reported favorably, 1st reading, to Consent Calendar with Committee Substitute (1) · Mar 17, 2026
2nd reading, to Rules as a consent bill · Mar 18, 2026
posted for passage in the Consent Orders of the Day for Thursday, March 19 2026 · Mar 18, 2026
passed over and retained in the Consent Orders of the Day · Mar 19, 2026
3rd reading, passed 37-0 with Committee Substitute (1) · Mar 20, 2026
received in House · Mar 20, 2026
to Rules (H) · Mar 20, 2026
posted for passage for concurrence in Senate Committee Substitute (1) · Mar 27, 2026
House concurred in Committee Substitute (1) · Mar 31, 2026
passed 90-0 · Mar 31, 2026
enrolled, signed by Speaker of the House · Mar 31, 2026
enrolled, signed by President of the Senate · Mar 31, 2026
delivered to Governor · Mar 31, 2026
signed by Governor (Acts Ch. 77) · Apr 10, 2026
The numbers
3
sponsors on the bill
Sponsors
Every fact on this page links to its source, starting with the official bill record. Last action: 04/10/26: signed by Governor (Acts Ch. 77).