Bill > HB05166

This bill, effective July 1, 2026, amends existing law to eliminate the requirement for individuals seeking licensure as a master social worker to pass an examination, such as the one administered by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB). Previously, applicants needed to hold a master's degree from an accredited social work program and pass a master's level exam. The bill removes this examination requirement for master social worker applicants, while retaining educational and experience requirements for clinical social worker licensure, which still includes passing a clinical level examination. The bill also makes conforming changes to related statutes regarding application procedures and repeals a section of law that previously outlined specific examination waiver provisions.