A09566Introduced in the Assembly
Extends the duration of limited permits to practice licensed clinical social work and use the title licensed clinical social worker, or practice licensed master social work and use the title licensed master social worker from twelve to twenty-four months with the ability to be renewed for up to two additional one-year periods.
Introduced by Sam Berger, District 27
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Extends the duration of limited permits to practice licensed clinical social work and use the title licensed clinical social worker, or practice licensed master social work and use the title licensed master social worker from twelve to twenty-four months with the ability to be renewed for up to two additional one-year periods.
Where it stands
RETURNED TO ASSEMBLY
May 13, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
Assembly votes
3 recorded votes · each counted separately
Senate votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
SenateStage: Senate Floor Vote - Final Passage · May 13, 2026
59
Yes
1
No
3
Absent or Not Voting
63 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
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See how each senator voted
| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Anthony Palumbo | 1 | Yes |
| Mario Mattera | 2 | Yes |
| Dean Murray | 3 | Yes |
| Monica Martinez | 4 | Yes |
| Steven Rhoads | 5 | Yes |
| Siela Bynoe | 6 | Yes |
| Jack Martins | 7 | Absent |
| Alexis Weik | 8 | Yes |
| Patricia Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick | 9 | Yes |
| James Sanders | 10 | Yes |
Bill history
referred to higher education
amend and recommit to higher education
print number 9566a
reported referred to ways and means
reported
advanced to third reading cal.473
passed assembly
delivered to senate
REFERRED TO HIGHER EDUCATION
SUBSTITUTED FOR S9123
3RD READING CAL.924
PASSED SENATE
RETURNED TO ASSEMBLY
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