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MD HB769
MD HB769State Board of Social Work Examiners - Provisional License to Practice Social Work - Established
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Introduced
02/04/2026
02/04/2026
In Committee
04/06/2026
04/06/2026
Crossed Over
03/18/2026
03/18/2026
Passed
04/28/2026
04/28/2026
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
04/28/2026
04/28/2026
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Establishing a provisional social work license through which an individual issued a provisional social work license may receive a full license; and requiring the Board, beginning in 2027, to report to certain committees of the General Assembly on the number of provisional licenses issued, the number of provisional license holders who obtained full licensure, and any recommendations for improving the program and the program's impact on the health care workforce.
AI Summary
This bill establishes a provisional license to practice social work in Maryland, allowing individuals who meet educational and experience requirements but have not yet passed the required examination to practice under supervision. This provisional license, which is valid for 12 to 24 months and cannot be renewed, enables holders to gain supervised experience that can count towards full licensure. The bill also mandates that beginning in 2027, the State Board of Social Work Examiners must report annually to legislative committees on the number of provisional licenses issued, the number of provisional license holders who successfully obtained full licensure, and any recommendations for program improvements and their impact on the healthcare workforce.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Health and Social Services
Sponsors (24)
Jamila Woods (D)*,
Tiffany Alston (D),
Heather Bagnall (D),
Harry Bhandari (D),
Derrick Coley (D),
Bonnie Cullison (D),
Kris Fair (D),
Pamela Guzzone (D),
Terri Hill (D),
Steve Johnson (D),
Aaron Kaufman (D),
Jeff Long (D),
Lesley Lopez (D),
Ashanti Martínez (D),
Kent Roberson (D),
Denise Roberts (D),
Sandy Rosenberg (D),
Kim Ross (D),
Gary Simmons (D),
Deni Taveras (D),
Kym Taylor (D),
Karen Toles (D),
Jennifer White Holland (D),
Teresa Woorman (D),
Last Action
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 227 (on 04/28/2026)
Bill Topics
Health
- ‐ Health Manpower and Training
- ‐ Regulation of Health-Related Occupations and Services
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/HB0769?ys=2026RS | 02/04/2026 |
| BillText | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2026RS/Chapters_noln/CH_227_hb0769e.pdf | 05/05/2026 |
| BillText | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2026RS/bills/hb/hb0769e.pdf | 04/14/2026 |
| Conference Committee Report 323929/1 Adopted | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2026RS/amds/bil_0009/hb0769_32392901.pdf | 04/13/2026 |
| Favorable with Amendments 923223/1 Adopted | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2026RS/amds/bil_0009/hb0769_92322301.pdf | 04/07/2026 |
| Vote Image | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2026RS/votes_comm/hb0769_fin.pdf | 04/03/2026 |
| BillText | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2026RS/bills/hb/hb0769t.pdf | 03/13/2026 |
| Favorable with Amendments 603125/1 Adopted | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2026RS/amds/bil_0009/hb0769_60312501.pdf | 03/13/2026 |
| Vote Image | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2026RS/votes_comm/hb0769_hlt.pdf | 03/12/2026 |
| BillText | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2026RS/bills/hb/hb0769f.pdf | 02/04/2026 |
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