New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill

S 988: Repeals the requirement that applicants must pass an examination in order to qualify as a licensed master social worker

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

Plain-language summary

S 988 is a bill introduced in the New York Senate on January 8, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Repeals the requirement that applicants must pass an examination in order to qualify as a licensed master social worker. Primary sponsor: Samra Brouk (Democratic/Working Families). It lists 12 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (January 7, 2026): REFERRED TO HIGHER EDUCATION.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Samra Brouk (Democratic/Working Families). 12 co-sponsors.