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NY A00701

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/8/2025

Primary Sponsor

Jessica Gonzalez-Rojas

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Origin

Assembly

2025-2026 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Repeals paragraph (d) of subdivision 1 of section 7704 of the education law, which currently requires applicants to pass an examination to become a licensed master social worker (LMSW)

  • Eliminates the examination requirement as a qualification criterion for LMSW licensure in New York State

  • Takes effect immediately upon passage

  • Sponsored by a coalition of 23 Assembly members and referred to the Committee on Higher Education

Legislative Description

Repeals the requirement that applicants must pass an examination in order to qualify as a licensed master social worker.

Last Action

referred to higher education

1/7/2026

Committee Referrals

Higher Education1/8/2025

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