Virginia bills · 2026 Regular Session
Virginia HB 451
Doctor of Social Work degree; education requirements for licensure.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Rodney T. Willett (Democratic)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Virginia legislature· SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED
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.
Text versions
Roll-call votes
State vote data last updated Oct 16, 2026, 12:24 AM.
| Date | Vote | Result | Your legislators |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 22, 2026 House | Subcommittee recommends striking from the docket | pass | Set your home in Virginia to see |
Actions
- Feb 18, 2026 · House
Left in Committee Health and Human Services - Jan 22, 2026 · House
Subcommittee recommends striking from the docket (10-Y 0-N) - Jan 21, 2026 · House
Assigned sub: Health Professions - Jan 16, 2026 · House
Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB451) - Jan 12, 2026 · House
Referred to Committee on Health and Human Services - Jan 12, 2026 · House
Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26102649D