VA SB1374 | 2011 | Regular Session

Status

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)
Status: Introduced on January 13 2011 - 25% progression, died in chamber
Action: 2011-02-03 - Senate: Stricken at request of patron in Education and Health (15-Y 0-N)
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [HTML]

Summary

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.

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Title

Social work; unlawful for person not licensed by Board of Social Work to use title social worker.

Sponsors


Roll Calls

2011-02-03 - Senate - Senate: Stricken at request of patron in Education and Health (15-Y 0-N) (Y: 15 N: 0 NV: 0 Abs: 0) [PASS]
2011-01-19 - Senate - Senate: Rereferred from General Laws and Technology (15-Y 0-N) (Y: 15 N: 0 NV: 0 Abs: 0) [PASS]

History

DateChamberAction
2011-02-03 Senate: Stricken at request of patron in Education and Health (15-Y 0-N)
2011-01-25 Senate: Assigned Education sub: Health Licensing
2011-01-19 Senate: Rereferred to Education and Health
2011-01-19 Senate: Rereferred from General Laws and Technology (15-Y 0-N)
2011-01-13 Senate: Referred to Committee on General Laws and Technology
2011-01-13 Senate: Presented and ordered printed 11103207D

Subjects


Code Citations

ChapterArticleSectionCitation TypeStatute Text
5413706.1(n/a)See Bill Text

Virginia State Sources


Bill Comments

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