Washington 2025-26 Biennium Status: Introduced

SB 6060 — Social worker licensure

Last action — First reading, referred to Health & Long-Term Care.

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  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed House
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced January 12, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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Summary

Concerning alternative routes to social worker licensure.

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How this bill changes current law

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This bill amends 1 section(s) of the Revised Code of Washington: RCW 18.225.090.

  • RCW 18.225.090

    Successful completion of an approved examination; (C) (D) → as llows: (1) he secretary shall issue a license to any app nst es to the satisfaction of the secretary that th s following education and experience requiremen ica s practice area. (a) censed social work classifications: (i) censed advanced social worker: (A) aduation from a master's social work education edi by the council on social work education or a ora program at a university accredited by a edi g organization, and approved by the secretary ona recognized standards; (B) (I) At least 90 hours must include direct supervision as specified in this subsection by a licensed independent clinical social worker, a licensed advanced social worker, or an equally qualified licensed mental health professional. Of those hours of directly supervised experience at least 40 hours must be in one-to- one supervision and 50 hours may be in one-to-one supervision or group supervision; and (II) 800 hours must be in direct client contact; and (C) Successful completion of continuing education requirements established in rule by the secretary in consultation with the committee, including a minimum number of hours in professional ethics. (ii) Licensed independent clinical social worker: (A) Graduation from a master's level social work educational program accredited by the council on social work education or a social work doctorate program at a university accredited by a recognized accrediting organization, and approved by the secretary based upon nationally recognized standards; (B) Successful completion of an approved examination or, in lieu of examination, successful completion of enhanced supervision with an attestation of the applicant's skill and safety to practice from an approved supervisor described in (a)(ii)(C) of this subsection. The enhanced supervision requirement may be used to fulfill the minimum 3,000 hours of experience required under (a)(ii)(C) of this subsection --- END ---

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Action History

  1. First reading, referred to Health & Long-Term Care.

Sponsors

  • (Orwall) · Primary

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Sponsors (1)

  • (Orwall)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (150)

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 6060 do?
Concerning alternative routes to social worker licensure.
Who sponsors SB 6060?
SB 6060 is sponsored by (Orwall).
What is the current status of SB 6060?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced January 12, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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