HB451
Doctor of Social Work degree; education requirements for licensure.
Status:
In House
Latest Action:
Jan. 22, 2026
House: Subcommittee recommends striking from the docket (10-Y 0-N)
Chief Patron:
Rodney Willett (D)
Session:
2026 Regular Session
Summary
As Introduced. Board of Social Work; Doctor of Social Work degree; education requirements for licensure.
Directs the Board of Social Work to amend its regulations to specify that a Doctor of Social Work degree satisfies the education requirements for certain social work licenses.-
Bill History
- 01/12/2026 - House: Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26102649D
- 01/12/2026 - House: Referred to Committee on Health and Human Services
- 01/16/2026 - House: Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB451)
- 01/21/2026 - House: Assigned sub: Health Professions
- 01/21/2026 - House: Placed on Health and Human Services Agenda
- 01/22/2026 - House: Subcommittee recommends striking from the docket (10-Y 0-N)
