BILL · 2007–08 SESSION

HB 2112: Social worker

Clarifying the definition of social worker.

Summary

  • Creates a third classification of social worker for purposes of licensing by the Department of Health and the application of the Uniform Disciplinary Act.
  • Revises the definition of social worker for the purpose of the protection of patients in state hospitals for the mentally ill.

From the House Bill Analysis 2007 (HB 2112), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee
  1. IntroducedFeb 8, 2007
  2. Out of committeestopped here
  3. Passed House
  4. Passed Senate
  5. Governor
  6. Law
Prime sponsor
Eric Pettigrew (D-37)
Introduced
February 8, 2007 in the House
Last action
January 14, 2008
Companion bill
SB 5950

AN ACT Relating to protecting consumers and agency clients by clarifying the definition of social worker;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Eric Pettigrew (D-37)

Votes

No recorded floor votes. This measure never reached a floor vote.

History

  1. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
  2. First reading, referred to Early Learning & Children's Services.

HB 2112 in other sessions

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