MN HF3454

Beginning July 1, 2026, county agency social workers without a baccalaureate or graduate degree in social work, or who are not licensed, are prohibited from using titles containing "social work" or "social worker" when presented to the public

County agency employees hired before July 1, 2027 are grandfathered in and exempt from the new title restrictions

Collective bargaining rights and benefits ratified before July 1, 2026 are protected and cannot be modified or removed based on these new requirements

Individuals may only use "social work" or "social worker" titles if they are licensed under the chapter or are county employees who meet the specified requirements under section 148E.065, subdivision 4a

Amends Minnesota Statutes sections 148E.065, 148E.195, and 148E.280 relating to social work title usage and representations