Enhanced portability legislation has returned to Kentucky for 2026! Representative Kim Moser has introduced HB 459. This bill is identical to the legislation introduced in Kentucky during the 2025 legislative session. Click here for the end-of-session recap for information on the Kentucky legislation from 2025.
Under HB 459, MFT applicants for licensure by endorsement will be required to hold a full license in another state or territory and be of good moral character. The bill will exempt applicants from being held to substantially equivalent standards in education and supervised experience hours.
If you have any questions, concerns, or stories regarding portability in Kentucky, please reach out to the Access MFT’s team at portability@aamft.org.