Repeals the requirement that applicants must pass an examination in order to qualify as a licensed master social worker
This bill repeals a requirement that applicants must pass an exam to become a licensed master social worker in New York. It directly affects individuals seeking this specific license by removing the examination step from the qualification process. The key provision eliminates Section 7704(d) of the Education Law, which previously mandated the exam. As a result, applicants will no longer need to pass a test to qualify for the license, simplifying the licensing pathway. The change takes effect immediately upon enactment.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 8, 2025
Last action Jan 7, 2026
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2
Jan 7, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO HIGHER EDUCATION
lower
Jan 8, 2025
Committee
REFERRED TO HIGHER EDUCATION
lower
1 primary · 42 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
JG
Jessica González-Rojas
DDemocratic/Working Families
Co
Al Stirpe
DDemocratic
Co
Al Taylor
DDemocratic
Co
Alex Bores
DDemocratic/Working Families
Co
Andrew Hevesi
DDemocratic
Co
Anna Kelles
DDemocratic/Working Families
Co
Aron Wieder
DDemocratic
Co
Brian Cunningham
DDemocratic
Co
Catalina Cruz
DDemocratic
Co
Chantel Jackson
DDemocratic
Co
Chris Burdick
DDemocratic/Independence/Working Families
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