Georgia · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill

SB 485: Professional Counselors; applicants for a license in social work enrolled in a master's degree program to take the master's social work licensing examination in their final semester of the program; authorize

Enacted Last action July 1, 2026: Effective Date

Plain-language summary

SB 485 is a bill introduced in the Georgia Senate on February 10, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Professional Counselors; applicants for a license in social work enrolled in a master's degree program to take the master's social work licensing examination in their final semester of the program; authorize. Primary sponsor: Chuck Payne (Republican), Jason Anavitarte (Republican), Kay Kirkpatrick (Republican), Ed Setzler (Republican), Randy Robertson (Republican), Billy Hickman (Republican), Chuck Hufstetler (Republican), Max Burns (Republican), Frank Ginn (Republican), Bill Cowsert (Republican), Carden Summers (Republican), Mike Hodges (Republican), Ben Watson (Republican), Bo Hatchett (Republican). Most recent recorded action (July 1, 2026): Effective Date.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Chuck Payne (Republican); Jason Anavitarte (Republican); Kay Kirkpatrick (Republican); Ed Setzler (Republican); and 10 more.