Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 451: Doctor of Social Work degree; education requirements for licensure.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 451 is a bill introduced in the Virginia House on January 12, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Doctor of Social Work degree; education requirements for licensure. Primary sponsor: Rod Willett (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (February 18, 2026): Left in Committee Health and Human Services.
Generated automatically from the official title, sponsor list, and status record only. It does not characterize the bill’s purpose or effects. How summaries are written
Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Board of Social Work; Doctor of Social Work degree; education requirements for licensure. Directs the Board of Social Work to amend its regulations to specify that a Doctor of Social Work degree satisfies the education requirements for certain social work licenses.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rod Willett | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 58 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Left in Committee Health and Human Services
- Subcommittee recommends striking from the docket (10-Y 0-N)
- Assigned sub: Health Professions
- Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB451)
- Referred to Committee on Health and Human Services
- Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26102649D