New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill

A 5878: Allows for reasonable accommodations for the examination portion of licensure requirements to become a social worker for individuals for whom English is not their primary language

In committee Last action January 7, 2026: REFERRED TO HIGHER EDUCATION

Plain-language summary

A 5878 is a bill introduced in the New York House on February 24, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Allows for reasonable accommodations for the examination portion of licensure requirements to become a social worker for individuals for whom English is not their primary language. Primary sponsor: Sam Berger (Democratic). It lists 3 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (January 7, 2026): REFERRED TO HIGHER EDUCATION.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Sam Berger (Democratic). 3 co-sponsors.