Social workers; prohibit licensing board from requiring certain exam for applicants for a license by reciprocity.

HB 1031 would have prohibited Mississippi's social work licensing board from requiring out-of-state licensed social workers (who establish residency in Mississippi) to take a state-specific jurisprudence exam. It directly affects social workers moving to Mississippi from other states seeking licensure by reciprocity. The bill amended licensing statutes to remove this exam requirement, aligning with Mississippi's "Universal Recognition of Occupational Licenses Act" that streamlines reciprocity for qualified applicants. The bill died in committee on February 3, 2026, and did not become law.