Kentucky Revised Statutes
Includes enactments through the 2026 Regular Session
Chapter titles, centered headings, section catchlines, and explanatory notes are for informational purposes only and do not constitute any part of the law. For general laws governing construction of statutes, see KRS Chapter 446.
The KRS database was last updated on 08/04/2026
.010 Definitions for KRS 335B.020 to 335B.070.
.020 Disqualification from public employment or occupational license because of prior criminal conviction prohibited -- Items submitted by applicant -- Rebuttable presumption for person who obtains certificate of employability under KRS 196.281.
.025 Findings of General Assembly.
.030 Written findings of fact when denying position of public employment or license based on prior criminal conviction -- Connection between prior conviction and license sought required -- Hearings and appeals -- Burden of proof.
.032 Determination of whether conviction of crime disqualifies individual from employment or occupation -- Application policy -- Administrative regulations -- Report.
.034 Application of KRS 335B.032.
.035 Requirement or use of diversity, equity, and inclusion training by licensing authority in licensure or disciplinary decisions or actions prohibited.
.040 Repealed, 2017.
.050 Repealed, 1996.
.060 KRS 335B.020 to 335B.070 supersedes all other laws and regulations governing public employment of ex criminal offenders -- Exceptions.
.070 Exceptions.
.075 Collection of data by licensing authorities -- Licensee may decline use -- Reporting. (Effective January 1, 2028)
.080 Definitions for KRS 335B.080 to 335B.100.
.090 Suspension or revocation of occupational license on the basis of scholarship or student loan default or delinquency is prohibited.
.100 Purpose of KRS 335B.080 to 335B.100.