Connecticut legislation · 2026 General Assembly
Connecticut HB5166: AN ACT CONCERNING SOCIAL WORK LICENSURE.
Status: Passed one chamber, April 9, 2026
What the bill says
An act concerning social work licensure. assembly convened.
From the introduced text:
AN ACT CONCERNING SOCIAL WORK LICENSURE. Assembly convened: Section 1. Section 20-195n of the general statutes is repealed and the following is substituted in lieu thereof (Effective July 1, 2026): (a) No person shall practice clinical social work unless such person has obtained a license pursuant to this section. (b) An applicant for licensure as a master social worker shall: (1) [(A)] Hold a master's degree from a social work program [(i)] (A) accredited by the Council on Social Work Education, or [(ii)] (B) that is in candidate status for accreditation by said council and offered by an institution of higher education in the state during or after the spring semester of 2024, and prior to the spring semester of 2028; [,] or [(B)] (2) if educated outside the United States or its territories, have completed an educational program deemed equivalent by the council. [; and (2) pass the masters level examination of the Association of Social Work Boards or any other examination prescribed by the commissioner.] (c) An applicant for licensure as a clinical social worker shall: (1) Hold LCO No. 750 1 of Raised Bill No. 5166 a doctorate or master's degree from a social work program accredited by the Council on Social Work Education or, if educated outside the United States or its territories, have completed an …
Sponsors
- Martha Marx (D, 20) · primary sponsor
- Saud Anwar (D, 3)
- Laurie Sweet (D, 91)
- Geraldo Reyes (D, 75)
- Joshua Elliott (D, 88)
- Tom Delnicki (R, 14)
- MD Rahman (D, 4)
- Nicholas Gauthier (D, 38)
- Jorge Cabrera (D, 17)
- Nicole Klarides-Ditria (R, 105)
- Joseph Zullo (R, 99)
Latest actions
- : File Number 607
- : Senate Calendar Number 374
- : Favorable Report, Tabled for the Calendar, Senate
- : House Passed as Amended by House Amendment Schedule A
- : House Adopted House Amendment Schedule A 3905
- : File Number 23
- : House Calendar Number 47
- : Favorable Report, Tabled for the Calendar, House
- : Reported Out of Legislative Commissioners' Office
- : Referred to Office of Legislative Research and Office of Fiscal Analysis 03/16/26 12:00 PM
Votes
- House Roll Call 63 (April 9, 2026): 142 yea, 2 nay, passed
- PH Vote Tally Sheet (Joint Favorable) (March 2, 2026): 25 yea, 6 nay, passed
Subjects: Social workers
Common questions
- What is HB5166?
- HB5166 is a bill in the Connecticut Legislature (2026 General Assembly): AN ACT CONCERNING SOCIAL WORK LICENSURE.
- What does HB5166 do?
- In its own words: An act concerning social work licensure. assembly convened.
- What is the status of HB5166?
- Passed one chamber as of April 9, 2026. Latest action: File Number 607 (April 13, 2026).
- Who sponsored HB5166?
- Martha Marx (D, 20), with 10 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for HB5166?
- On the Connecticut Legislature website: https://www.cga.ct.gov/asp/cgabillstatus/cgabillstatus.asp?selBillType=Bill&bill_num=HB05166&which_year=2026
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