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Yes: 304 • No: 51
MarylandHB 07692026 Regular SessionHouseWALLET
State Board of Social Work Examiners - Provisional License to Practice Social Work - Established
Sponsored By: Jamila J. Woods (Democratic)
Signed by Governor
Health OccupationsApplicants and ApplicationsCertificationsCommittees and CommissionsEmergency BillsEvaluations and ReviewsFees -see also- Attys' Fees; Devt Fees & TaxesHealth Occupations -see also- (specific health occupations)Job Training -see also- Continuing Ed; Vocational RehabLicenses -see also- AB Lic; Certifications; DrLic; PermitsManagers and SupervisorsReportsRules and RegulationsSocial WorkersTimeWork, Labor, and Employment -see also- JobTrn; Leave; etc.
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
3 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 0 costs, 3 mixed.
Conditional license with exam or hours path
The Board issues a conditional license to first‑time bachelor’s or master’s social work applicants who met education and experience but not the exam. You must work under a Board‑approved supervisor and follow the Board’s time limits. You get a full license by passing the exam or by completing at least 1,500 supervised hours during the conditional period, verified under Board standards.
New provisional license for social workers
Beginning November 1, 2026, the Board issues a provisional license to first‑time bachelor’s or master’s social work applicants who met education and experience but have not passed the exam. You must work under a Board‑approved supervisor. The license lasts 12 to 24 months and cannot run longer than 24 months total; it ends when you earn a full license. Hours you complete under this license can count toward independent practice and clinical licensure. If you pass the required exam, the Board gives you a full license.
Board rules and fees for licenses
The Board sets rules for supervision, reporting, and how supervised practice is judged for provisional and conditional licenses. It also sets a reasonable issuance fee that only covers administrative costs. Tracking lines up with existing license renewal cycles.
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Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Jamila J. Woods
Democratic • House
Cosponsors
Tiffany T. Alston
Democratic • House
Heather Bagnall
Democratic • House
Harry Bhandari
Democratic • House
Derrick Coley
Democratic • House
Bonnie Cullison
Democratic • House
Kris Fair
Democratic • House
Guy Guzzone
Democratic • Senate
Terri L. Hill
Democratic • House
Robert B. Long
Republican • House
Aaron M. Kaufman
Democratic • House
Lesley J. Lopez
Democratic • House
Ashanti Martinez
House
Kent Roberson
Democratic • House
Denise Roberts
Democratic • House
Samuel I. Rosenberg
Democratic • House
Kim Ross
Democratic • House
Steve Johnson
Democratic • House
Gary Simmons
Democratic • House
Deni Taveras
Democratic • House
Kym Taylor
Democratic • House
Karen Toles
Democratic • House
Jennifer White Holland
Democratic • House
Teresa Woorman
Democratic • House
Roll Call Votes
House vote • 4/13/2026
Third Reading Passed
Yes: 112 • No: 22 • Other: 8
Senate vote • 4/13/2026
Third Reading Passed
Yes: 33 • No: 14
Senate vote • 4/8/2026
Third Reading Passed
Yes: 42 • No: 0 • Other: 3
House vote • 3/18/2026
Third Reading Passed
Yes: 117 • No: 15 • Other: 9
Actions Timeline
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 227
4/28/2026Passed Enrolled
4/13/2026HouseThird Reading Passed (33-14)
4/13/2026SenateConference Committee Report {323929/1 Adopted
4/13/2026SenateThird Reading Passed (112-22)
4/13/2026HouseConference Committee Report {323929/1 Adopted
4/13/2026HouseSenate Conference Committee Appointed (Senators Hayes, Ready and Lam)
4/11/2026HouseSenate Refuses Recede
4/11/2026HouseSenate Conference Committee Appointed (Senators Hayes, Ready and Lam)
4/10/2026SenateSenate Refuses Recede
4/10/2026SenateHouse Conference Committee Appointed (Delegates Cullison, Reilly and White Holland)
4/10/2026SenateHouse Requests Senate Recede
4/10/2026SenateHouse Refuses Concur Senate Amendments
4/10/2026SenateHouse Conference Committee Appointed (Delegates Cullison, Reilly and White Holland)
4/9/2026HouseHouse Requests Senate Recede
4/9/2026HouseHouse Refuses Concur Senate Amendments
4/9/2026HouseThird Reading Passed (42-0)
4/8/2026SenateSecond Reading Passed with Amendments
4/7/2026SenateFavorable with Amendments {923223/1 Adopted
4/7/2026SenateFavorable with Amendments Report by Finance
4/6/2026SenateReferred Finance
3/19/2026SenateThird Reading Passed (117-15)
3/18/2026HouseSecond Reading Passed with Amendments
3/13/2026HouseFavorable with Amendments {603125/1 Adopted
3/13/2026HouseFavorable with Amendments Report by Health
3/13/2026House
Bill Text
Enrolled
4/13/2026
Third Reading
3/13/2026
First Reading
2/4/2026
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