Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
SB 266: AN ACT RELATING TO BUSINESSES AND PROFESSIONS -- LICENSE PROCEDURE FOR SOCIAL WORKERS
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 266 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island Senate on February 13, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO BUSINESSES AND PROFESSIONS -- LICENSE PROCEDURE FOR SOCIAL WORKERS. Primary sponsor: Melissa Murray (Democratic), Pam Lauria (Democratic), Linda Ujifusa (Democratic), Lori Urso (Democratic), Val Lawson (Democratic), Brian Thompson (Democratic), Pete Appollonio (Democratic), Sue Sosnowski (Democratic), Bridget Valverde (Democratic), Alana DiMario (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (June 26, 2025): 06/26/2025 Signed by Governor.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Repeals the examination requirement in order to qualify for a clinical social workers license.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 10
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Melissa Murray | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 24 |
| Pam Lauria | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 32 |
| Linda Ujifusa | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 11 |
| Lori Urso | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 8 |
| Val Lawson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 14 |
| Brian Thompson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 20 |
| Pete Appollonio | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 29 |
| Sue Sosnowski | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 37 |
| Bridget Valverde | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 35 |
| Alana DiMario | Primary sponsor | Democratic | 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
- 06/26/2025 Signed by Governor
- 06/23/2025 Transmitted to Governor
- 06/18/2025 Senate passed as amended in concurrence
- 06/16/2025 Placed on Senate Calendar (06/18/2025)
- 06/10/2025 House passed as amended (floor amendment)
- 06/08/2025 Placed on House Calendar (06/10/2025)
- 06/03/2025 Senate read and passed
- 05/27/2025 Placed on Senate Calendar (06/03/2025)
- 05/27/2025 Committee recommends passage
- 05/23/2025 Scheduled for consideration (05/27/2025)
- 03/06/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 02/28/2025 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/06/2025)
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