The bill amends Section 5-39.1-8 of the General Laws regarding the licensing procedure for social workers. It establishes that applicants for a licensed clinical social worker must have a doctorate or a master's degree in social work from an accredited institution and must complete an examination for licensure after August 15, 2030, instead of the previously set date of August 15, 2025. Additionally, it specifies that no applicant will be required to take or pass a standardized written examination prior to August 15, 2030, with this provision set to expire on the same date.

Statutes affected:
5158: 5-39.1-8
5158  SUB A: 5-39.1-8
5158  SUB A as amended: 5-39.1-8