New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
S 4279: Allows a person with a master's of social work degree who meets certain requirements to file to be licensed within one year of the effective date of this act
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
S 4279 is a bill introduced in the New York Senate on February 3, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Allows a person with a master's of social work degree who meets certain requirements to file to be licensed within one year of the effective date of this act. Primary sponsor: Kevin Parker (Democratic/Working Families). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (January 7, 2026): REFERRED TO EDUCATION.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Allows a person with a master's of social work degree who meets certain requirements to file to be licensed within one year after the effective date of this act.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic/Working Families 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Parker | Primary sponsor | Democratic/Working Families | Senate | 21 |
| Jamaal Bailey | Co-sponsor | Democratic/Working Families | Senate | 36 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- REFERRED TO EDUCATION
- REFERRED TO EDUCATION