HB5435Introduced in the House
SOCIAL WORK LICENSURE REQS
Introduced by Theresa Mah, District 24
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Reinserts the provisions of the introduced bill with the following changes. In provisions concerning qualifications for licensure as a licensed social worker, provides that the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation may grant a waiver for or an extension of the 4-year time period under the provisions upon a showing of good cause. Further amends the Clinical Social Work and Social Work Practice Act. In provisions concerning endorsement, provides that the Department may issue a license as a clinical social worker or as a social worker, without the required examination, to an applicant licensed under the laws of another jurisdiction if the requirements for licensure in that jurisdiction are, on the date of licensure, substantially equivalent to the requirements of the Act, except for the requirement to be licensed while obtaining the required supervised experience. Effective January 1, 2027.
Where it stands
Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0702
July 31, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House votes
2 recorded votes · each counted separately
Senate votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
SenateStage: Senate Licensed Activities Committee · May 6, 2026
9
Yes
0
No
0
Absent or Not Voting
9 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each senator voted
| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Javier Cervantes | 1 | Yes |
| Ram Villivalam | 8 | Yes |
| Emil Jones | 14 | Yes |
| Michael Hastings | 19 | Yes |
| Suzanne Glowiak Hilton | 23 | Yes |
| Dave Syverson | 35 | Yes |
| Steve McClure | 54 | Yes |
| Erica Harriss | 56 | Yes |
| Christopher Belt | 57 | Yes |
Bill history
Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Theresa Mah
First Reading
Referred to Rules Committee
Assigned to Health Care Licenses Committee
House Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Theresa Mah
House Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee
House Committee Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers to Health Care Licenses Committee
House Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted in Health Care Licenses Committee; by Voice Vote
Do Pass as Amended / Short Debate Health Care Licenses Committee; 015-000-000
Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
Second Reading - Short Debate
Held on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate
Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed 110-000-000
Arrive in Senate
Placed on Calendar Order of First Reading April 16, 2026
Chief Senate Sponsor Sen. Karina Villa
First Reading
Referred to Assignments
Assigned to Licensed Activities
Do Pass Licensed Activities; 009-000-000
Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading May 7, 2026
Second Reading
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading May 18, 2026
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading **
Third Reading - Passed; 059-000-000
Passed Both Houses
Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Suzy Glowiak Hilton
Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Mary Edly-Allen
Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Elgie R. Sims, Jr.
Sent to the Governor
Governor Approved
Effective Date January 1, 2027
Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0702
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