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SD HB1145
Bill
Status
1/27/2026
Primary Sponsor
Taylor Rehfeldt
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AI Summary
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Creates an alternative pathway to licensure as a certified social worker in private, independent practice for applicants who have failed the required examination on or after January 1, 2021
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Allows exam-failed applicants to substitute 3,000 hours of supervised professional experience, which must be completed within 10 years preceding the application date and be in addition to other required supervised experience
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Supervision for the alternative pathway must be provided by a licensed certified social worker in private, independent practice or another board-approved licensed mental health care practitioner
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Applicants who obtain licensure through the experience-based alternative (without passing the exam) are ineligible to participate in the Social Work Licensure Compact
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Effective January 1, 2027
Legislative Description
Clarify provisions related to the licensure of certified social workers in private, independent practice and establish an alternative to the licensure examination.
Professions and Occupations
Last Action
Withdrawn at the Request of the Prime Sponsor H.J. 163
1/28/2026