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Read. Follow. Verify.Missouri House Bill 1963 reduces social work supervisory experience requirement to three years
Last action · April 21, 2026: Public Hearing Held (S)Sponsor: Tara Peters
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What This Bill Would Do
Missouri House Bill 1963 lowers the required years of practice for qualified advanced macro, baccalaureate, and clinical supervisors from five years to three years. The legislation applies to licensed social workers seeking to supervise applicants within the state.
Licensed social workers seeking to become qualified supervisors face a reduced experience threshold before they can supervise applicants.
- House Bill 1963 was introduced during the 2026 Regular Session of the 103rd Missouri General Assembly by Representative Tara Peters. context
Who It Would Affect
Groups the bill's text would affect if enacted, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.
Social workers seeking supervisory roles
Licensed social workers can qualify as supervisors after practicing for three years instead of the previous five-year requirement.
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Procedural history
19 actions- Apr 21, 2026SenatePublic Hearing Held (S)
- Apr 16, 2026SenatePublic Hearing Scheduled (S)
- Apr 8, 2026SenateCommitteeSecond read and referred: Emerging Issues and Professional Registration(S)
- Mar 30, 2026SenateReported to the Senate and First Read (S)
- Mar 30, 2026HouseFloorThird Read and Passed (H)
- Mar 30, 2026HouseTaken Up for Third Reading (H)
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- Mar 16, 2026HousePerfected by Consent - Pursuant to House Rules (H)
- Feb 25, 2026HouseCommitteeReported Do Pass - Consent (H)
- Feb 24, 2026HouseCommitteeVoted Do Pass - Consent (H)
- Feb 24, 2026HouseExecutive Session Completed (H)
- Feb 18, 2026HouseCommitteeReferred: Consent and Procedure(H)
- Feb 18, 2026HouseCommitteeReported Do Pass - Consent (H)
- Feb 18, 2026HouseCommitteeVoted Do Pass - Consent (H)
- Feb 18, 2026HouseExecutive Session Completed (H)
- Feb 11, 2026HousePublic Hearing Completed (H)
- Feb 5, 2026HouseCommitteeReferred: Professional Registration and Licensing(H)
- Jan 8, 2026HouseFloorRead Second Time (H)
- Jan 7, 2026HouseIntroducedRead First Time (H)
- Dec 1, 2025HouseIntroducedPrefiled (H)
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