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MarylandHB 07692026 Regular SessionHouse

State Board of Social Work Examiners - Provisional License to Practice Social Work - Established

Sponsored By: Jamila J. Woods (Democratic)

Signed by Governor

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New supervised provisional social work license

Beginning November 1, 2026, Maryland creates a provisional social work license. You can get it if you finished the required education and experience for a BSW or MSW but have not yet passed the exam. It is only for first‑time applicants who have never been licensed under the Health Occupations title. You must work under a Board‑approved supervisor and only within your license level. It is valid for Maryland only and does not qualify you for a multistate compact license.

Path to full license and fees

When you pass the required exam, the Board must issue your full social work license. The Board must set rules for supervision, tracking, and reporting for the provisional license. The Board also sets a reasonable issuance fee to cover administrative costs; the law does not set a dollar amount.

Provisional period: time limits and credit

The provisional license lasts at least 12 months and no more than 24 months, set by the Board. It cannot be renewed and ends at expiration or when you get a full license. You and your supervising social worker share responsibility for meeting supervision and reporting rules. Hours you work under the provisional license count toward independent practice approval and toward clinical certification requirements.

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

  • Pam Lanman Guzzone

    Democratic • House

  • Terri L. Hill

    Democratic • House

  • Jeffrie E. Long

    Democratic • House

  • Aaron M. Kaufman

    Democratic • House

  • Lesley J. Lopez

    Democratic • House

  • Ashanti Martinez

    Democratic • 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

All Roll Calls

Yes: 304 • No: 51

House vote • 4/13/2026

Third Reading Passed

Yes: 112 • No: 22 • Other: 4

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: 2

House vote • 3/18/2026

Third Reading Passed

Yes: 117 • No: 15 • Other: 3

Actions Timeline

  1. Approved by the Governor - Chapter 227

    4/28/2026

  2. Passed Enrolled

    4/13/2026House

  3. Third Reading Passed (33-14)

    4/13/2026Senate

  4. Conference Committee Report {323929/1 Adopted

    4/13/2026Senate

  5. Third Reading Passed (112-22)

    4/13/2026House

  6. Conference Committee Report {323929/1 Adopted

    4/13/2026House

  7. Senate Conference Committee Appointed (Senators Hayes, Ready and Lam)

    4/11/2026House

  8. Senate Refuses Recede

    4/11/2026House

  9. Senate Conference Committee Appointed (Senators Hayes, Ready and Lam)

    4/10/2026Senate

  10. Senate Refuses Recede

    4/10/2026Senate

  11. House Conference Committee Appointed (Delegates Cullison, Reilly and White Holland)

    4/10/2026Senate

  12. House Requests Senate Recede

    4/10/2026Senate

  13. House Refuses Concur Senate Amendments

    4/10/2026Senate

  14. House Conference Committee Appointed (Delegates Cullison, Reilly and White Holland)

    4/9/2026House

  15. House Requests Senate Recede

    4/9/2026House

  16. House Refuses Concur Senate Amendments

    4/9/2026House

  17. Third Reading Passed (42-0)

    4/8/2026Senate

  18. Second Reading Passed with Amendments

    4/7/2026Senate

  19. Favorable with Amendments {923223/1 Adopted

    4/7/2026Senate

  20. Favorable with Amendments Report by Finance

    4/6/2026Senate

  21. Referred Finance

    3/19/2026Senate

  22. Third Reading Passed (117-15)

    3/18/2026House

  23. Second Reading Passed with Amendments

    3/13/2026House

  24. Favorable with Amendments {603125/1 Adopted

    3/13/2026House

  25. Favorable with Amendments Report by Health

    3/13/2026House

Bill Text

  • Enacted

    4/28/2026

    PDF

  • Enrolled

    4/13/2026

    PDF

  • Third Reading

    3/13/2026

    PDF

  • First Reading

    2/4/2026

    PDF

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