Social work; unlawful for person not licensed by Board of Social Work to use title social worker. (SB1374)
Introduced By
Sen. Louise Lucas (D-Portsmouth)
Progress
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Introduced |
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Passed Committee |
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Passed House |
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Passed Senate |
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Signed by Governor |
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Became Law |
Description
Social work; title protection. Provides that it shall be unlawful for any person not licensed by the Board of Social Work to use the title "Social Worker" in writing or in advertising in connection with his practice unless he simultaneously uses the clarifying initials signifying a degree in social work. The bill provides exceptions for federally required and defined social workers in nursing homes and hospices and has a delayed effective date of July 1, 2013. Read the Bill »
Outcome
Bill Has Failed
History
Date | Action |
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01/13/2011 | Presented and ordered printed 11103207D |
01/13/2011 | Referred to Committee on General Laws and Technology |
01/19/2011 | Rereferred from General Laws and Technology (15-Y 0-N) (see vote tally) |
01/19/2011 | Rereferred to Education and Health |
01/21/2011 | Impact statement from DPB (SB1374) |
01/25/2011 | Assigned Education sub: Health Licensing |
02/03/2011 | Stricken at request of patron in Education and Health (15-Y 0-N) (see vote tally) |