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AR HB1136

Bill

Status

Failed

5/1/2023

Primary Sponsor

Frances Cavenaugh

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Origin

House of Representatives

94th General Assembly (2023 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Removes the "good moral character" requirement from Licensed Master Social Worker license qualifications under Arkansas Code § 17-103-306(b)(1)

  • Removes the "good moral character" requirement from Licensed Certified Social Worker license qualifications under Arkansas Code § 17-103-306(c)(1)

  • Maintains criminal background check requirements and disqualifications for felonies or criminal offenses involving violence, dishonesty, fraud, deceit, breach of client trust, or abuse of the vulnerable

  • Retains requirements for physical and mental competency, drug and alcohol abstinence, and truthfulness in applications for both license types

Legislative Description

To Remove The Licensure Requirement Of "good Moral Character" From The Social Work Licensing Act.

Last Action

Died on Senate Calendar at Sine Die adjournment.

5/1/2023

Committee Referrals

Public Health, Welfare And Labor1/25/2023
Public Health, Welfare and Labor1/17/2023

Full Bill Text

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