HB1818

Professions and occupations; licensed social workers; terms and titles modified; effective date.

Chamber Passed·3/10/26

Oklahoma HB1818 modifies terms and titles for licensed social workers, clarifying who can practice and use specific titles.

Oklahoma HB1818 amends the Social Worker's Licensing Act to clarify the terms and titles for licensed social workers. It specifies that only those duly licensed under the act can engage in the practice of social work or clinical social work. The bill modifies titles for licensed social workers, such as Licensed Social Work Associate Bachelor's Social Worker (LSWA LBSW) and Licensed Masters Social Worker (LMSW). It also outlines the qualifications for different types of social work licenses, including the necessary degrees, experience, and examinations.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the House · 97–0 · Mar 10
Current
Health and Human Services Committee
Next
Senate floor vote

Sponsors

0
2
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

97 Yea

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0 Nay

2 Absent

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Calendar

Feb 25

3:00 PM

House Health and Human Services Oversight Hearing

Feb 18

9:00 AM

House Public Health Hearing

History

Apr 1

Senate

Second Reading referred to Health and Human Services

Mar 10

House

Engrossed, signed, to Senate

Mar 10

Senate

First Reading