This bill revises the requirements for licensed social workers in the state, specifically focusing on work experience criteria. It allows both licensed baccalaureate social workers and licensed master's social workers to obtain licensure in the state, provided they meet certain specified requirements.

Additionally, the bill amends sections 37-22-307 and 37-22-308 of the Montana Code Annotated (MCA) to reflect these changes. The amendments aim to streamline the licensing process and ensure that qualified individuals can enter the social work profession more easily, thereby addressing workforce needs in the field.

Statutes affected:
HB0499_1.pdf: 37-22-307, 37-22-308
HB0499_2.pdf: 37-22-307, 37-22-308
HB0499_3.pdf: 37-22-307, 37-22-308
Amended: 37-22-307, 37-22-308
Introduced: 37-22-307, 37-22-308