Missouri legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Missouri HB1963: Modifies provisions relating to social workers
Status: In committee, April 21, 2026
What the bill says
From the engrossed text:
SECOND REGULAR SESSION [PERFECTED] HOUSE BILL NO. 1963 103RD GENERAL ASSEMBLY INTRODUCED BY REPRESENTATIVE PETERS. 4340H.01P JOSEPH ENGLER, Chief Clerk To repeal section 337.600, RSMo, and to enact in lieu thereof one new section relating to social workers. Section A. Section 337.600, RSMo, is repealed and one new section enacted in lieu thereof, to be known as section 337.600, to read as follows: 337.600. As used in sections 337.600 to 337.689, the following terms mean: (1) "Advanced macro social worker", the applications of social work theory, knowledge, methods, principles, values, and ethics; and the professional use of self to community and organizational systems, systemic and macrocosm issues, and other indirect nonclinical services; specialized knowledge and advanced practice skills in case management, information and referral, nonclinical assessments, counseling, outcome evaluation, mediation, nonclinical supervision, nonclinical consultation, expert testimony, education, outcome evaluation, research, advocacy, social planning and policy development, community organization, and the development, implementation and administration of policies, programs, and activities. A licensed advanced macro social worker may not treat mental or emotional disorders or provide psychotherapy without the direct supervision of a licensed clinical social worker, or diagnose a mental disorder; (2) "Clinical social work", the application of social work theory, knowledge, values, methods, principles, and techniques of case work, group work, client-centered advocacy, community organization, administration, planning, evaluation, consultation, research, …
Sponsors
- Tara Peters (R, 122) · primary sponsor
Latest actions
- : Public Hearing Held (S)
- : Public Hearing Scheduled (S) - Tuesday, April 21, 2026, 10:00 a.m., Senate Committee Room 1 - 1st Floor
- : Second read and referred: Emerging Issues and Professional Registration(S)
- : Reported to the Senate and First Read (S)
- : Third Read and Passed (H) - AYES: 151 NOES: 0 PRESENT: 0
- : Taken Up for Third Reading (H)
- : Perfected by Consent - Pursuant to House Rules (H)
- : Reported Do Pass - Consent (H) - AYES: 7 NOES: 0 PRESENT: 0
- : Voted Do Pass - Consent (H)
- : Executive Session Completed (H)
Votes
- Third Read and Passed (H) (March 30, 2026): 151 yea, 0 nay, passed
- Reported Do Pass - Consent (H) (February 25, 2026): 7 yea, 0 nay, passed
- Reported Do Pass - Consent (H) (February 18, 2026): 19 yea, 0 nay, passed
Common questions
- What is HB1963?
- HB1963 is a bill in the Missouri Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Modifies provisions relating to social workers.
- What is the status of HB1963?
- In committee as of April 21, 2026. Latest action: Public Hearing Held (S) (April 21, 2026).
- Who sponsored HB1963?
- Tara Peters (R, 122).
- Where is the official record for HB1963?
- On the Missouri Legislature website: https://house.mo.gov/BillContent.aspx?bill=HB1963&year=2026&code=R
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