HB451Introduced in the House of Delegates
Doctor of Social Work degree; education requirements for licensure.
Introduced by Rodney Willett, District 58
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Board of Social Work; Doctor of Social Work degree; education requirements for licensure. Directs the Board of Social Work to amend its regulations to specify that a Doctor of Social Work degree satisfies the education requirements for certain social work licenses.
Where it stands
Left in Committee Health and Human Services
February 18, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House of DelegatesStage: Subcommittee recommends striking from the docket (10-Y 0-N) · January 22, 2026
10
Yes
0
No
0
Absent or Not Voting
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What do people think?
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See how each delegate voted
| Delegate | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Garrett McGuire | 17 | Yes |
| Kathy Tran | 18 | Yes |
| Joshua Cole | 28 | Yes |
| Tim Griffin | 53 | Yes |
| Nicole Cole | 66 | Yes |
| Keith Hodges | 68 | Yes |
| Mark Downey | 69 | Yes |
| Mike Cherry | 74 | Yes |
| Marcia Price | 85 | Yes |
| C.E. Hayes | 91 | Yes |
Bill history
Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26102649D
Referred to Committee on Health and Human Services
Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB451)
Assigned sub: Health Professions
Subcommittee recommends striking from the docket (10-Y 0-N)
Left in Committee Health and Human Services
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