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MS HB1031
MS HB1031Social workers; prohibit licensing board from requiring certain exam for applicants for a license by reciprocity.
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Introduced
01/16/2026
01/16/2026
In Committee
01/16/2026
01/16/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
02/03/2026
02/03/2026
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An Act To Amend Section 73-53-13, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Prohibit The Board Of Examiners For Social Workers And Marriage And Family Therapists From Requiring A Written Jurisprudence Examination Specific To The State Laws That Regulate Social Workers For Applicants For A License By Reciprocity Who Establish Residence In This State; To Amend Section 73-50-2, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform To The Preceding Provision; And For Related Purposes.
AI Summary
This bill prohibits the Mississippi Board of Examiners for Social Workers and Marriage and Family Therapists from requiring a state-specific jurisprudence examination, which is a test on state laws, for individuals applying for a social work license through reciprocity, meaning they are already licensed in another state and are establishing residency in Mississippi. The bill amends existing laws to ensure that applicants for social work licenses by reciprocity who become residents of Mississippi are not subjected to this additional state-specific exam, streamlining the process for qualified professionals to practice in the state.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Died In Committee (on 02/03/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1031.xml |
| BillText | https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2026/html/HB/1000-1099/HB1031IN.htm |
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