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GA SB485

Bill

Status

Engrossed

3/6/2026

Primary Sponsor

Chuck Payne

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Allows social work license applicants enrolled in a master's degree program accredited by the Council on Social Work Education to take the master's social work licensing examination during their final semester, rather than waiting until after graduation

  • Amends Code Section 43-10A-9 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated regarding examination requirements for professional counselors, social workers, and marriage and family therapists

  • Authorizes the board to adopt rules and regulations to administer the early examination provisions

  • Passed the Georgia Senate as Senate Bill 485

Legislative Description

Professional Counselors; applicants for a license in social work enrolled in a master's degree program to take the master's social work licensing examination in their final semester of the program; authorize

Last Action

House Second Readers

3/10/2026

Committee Referrals

Regulated Industries3/9/2026
Regulated Industries and Utilities2/11/2026

Full Bill Text

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