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OK HB1818
OK HB1818Professions and occupations; licensed social workers; terms and titles modified; effective date.
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Introduced
02/03/2025
02/03/2025
In Committee
02/26/2026
02/26/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An Act relating to professions and occupations; amending 59 O.S. 2021, Section 1250.1, which relates to definitions; modifying certain terms; amending 59 O.S. 2021, Section 1253, as amended by Section 1, Chapter 65, O.S.L. 2023 (59 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 1253), which relates to qualifications and membership for the Oklahoma State Board of Licensed Social Workers; modifying certain terms; amending 59 O.S. 2021, Section 1261.1, as amended by Section 1, Chapter 109, O.S.L. 2024 (59 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 1261.1), which relates to issuing various types of social worker licenses; modifying certain terms; amending 59 O.S. 2021, Section 1265, which relates to titles and abbreviations of social workers; modifying terms; amending 59 O.S. 2021, Section 1270, which relates to licensed social worker titles; amending certain terms; and providing an effective date.
AI Summary
This bill modifies Oklahoma statutes related to licensed social workers by changing certain terms and titles, with the primary change being the renaming of "licensed social work associate" (LSWA) to "licensed bachelor's social worker" (LBSW) and updating the corresponding abbreviation. It also adjusts the qualifications for membership on the State Board of Licensed Social Workers to reflect this change, specifically requiring two members to be licensed as either bachelor's social workers or master's social workers. Additionally, the bill clarifies the requirements for obtaining various social worker licenses, including the LBSW, and specifies that individuals practicing independently or in private clinical practice must hold appropriate licenses, with LBSW holders being excluded from independent social work practice. The bill also extends the re-creation date for the State Board of Licensed Social Workers and sets an effective date of November 1, 2026.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Authored by Senator Jech (principal Senate author) (on 02/26/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | http://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=hb1818&Session=2600 |
| State Bill Page | http://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=hb1818&Session=2500 |
| BillText | https://www.oklegislature.gov/cf_pdf/2025-26%20FLR/HFLR/HB1818%20HFLR.PDF |
| BillText | https://www.oklegislature.gov/cf_pdf/2025-26%20COMMITTEE%20SUBS/HCS/HB1818%20CS.PDF |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - House: Introduced | https://www.oklegislature.gov/cf_pdf/2025-26%20SUPPORT%20DOCUMENTS/BILLSUM/House/HB1818%20INT%20BILLSUM.PDF |
| BillText | https://www.oklegislature.gov/cf_pdf/2025-26%20INT/hB/HB1818%20INT.PDF |
| BillText | https://www3.oklegislature.gov/cf_pdf/2025-26%20INT/hB/HB1818%20INT.PDF |
| BillText | http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us/cf_pdf/2025-26%20INT/hB/HB1818%20INT.PDF |
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