Relates to extending the duration of limited permits to practice licensed clinical social work and licensed master social work

PassedLatest action May 13, 2026

Extends the duration of limited permits to practice licensed clinical social work and use the title licensed clinical social worker, or practice licensed master social work and use the title licensed master social worker from twelve to twenty-four months with the ability to be renewed for up to two additional one-year periods.

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Where it stands

Passed the legislature and is awaiting a signature.

Introduced
In committee
Up for a vote
Passed one chamber
Passed
Enacted

New York State Senate

Same as A9566, the matching bill in the Assembly.

Passed as A9566, the matching Assembly bill.

Amends the Education Law.

Committee

Higher Education · New York State Assembly

Also referred to Higher Education · New York State Senate.

Purpose, from the sponsor's memo

The purpose of this bill is to extend the duration of limited permits for licensed master social workers (LMSWs) and licensed clinical social workers (LCSWs) from twelve months to twenty-four months and to author- ize the State Education Department (SED) to renew such permits for up to two additional one-year periods, at the Department's discretion.

Filed with the bill. Read it on nysenate.gov (opens in a new tab)

Recorded votes

Vote: Floor vote
NY SenateMay 13, 2026Result: passedSenate vote on A9566, the matching Assembly bill.
(59) (1) (0) (3)
Vote: Committee vote · Higher Education
Senate Higher EducationMay 5, 2026Result: passed
(11) (0) (0) (0)

The sponsor's argument

Why Sam Sutton says this is needed

Under current law, individuals who have completed all licensure require- ments for LMSW or LCSW licensure except the examination may practice only under a limited permit valid for twelve months. This timeframe is often insufficient to complete supervised practice requirements, sit for the licensure examination, and account for administrative delays. Extending limited permits to twenty-four months will provide greater stability for permit holders, supervisors, employers, and the clients they serve, particularly in light of ongoing social work and mental health workforce shortages. This change also aligns the limited permit duration for LMSWs and LCSWs with that already afforded to other mental health practitioners licensed under Article 163 of the education law, promoting consistency across the professions.

This is the sponsor's own case for the bill, quoted from their memorandum. It is not Agora's description of what the bill does.

Full history

May 13, 2026
3RD Reading CAL.924
3RD READING CAL.924
NY Senate
May 13, 2026
Passed a chamber
PASSED SENATE
NY Senate
May 13, 2026
Substituted
SUBSTITUTED FOR S9123
NY Senate
May 11, 2026
Sent to the executive
DELIVERED TO SENATE
NY Assembly
May 11, 2026
Passed a chamber
PASSED ASSEMBLY
NY Assembly

Show full history (10 earlier events)

May 11, 2026
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO HIGHER EDUCATION
NY Senate
May 7, 2026
Advanced to Third Reading
ADVANCED TO THIRD READING
NY Senate
May 7, 2026
Advanced to Third Reading CAL.473
ADVANCED TO THIRD READING CAL.473
NY Assembly
May 6, 2026
2ND Report CAL.
2ND REPORT CAL.
NY Senate
May 5, 2026
1ST Report CAL.924
1ST REPORT CAL.924
NY Senate
May 5, 2026
Reported out of committee
REPORTED
NY Assembly
Feb 5, 2026
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO HIGHER EDUCATION
NY Senate
Feb 5, 2026
Reported out of committee
REPORTED REFERRED TO WAYS AND MEANS
NY Assembly
Jan 30, 2026
Amend and Recommit to Higher Education
AMEND AND RECOMMIT TO HIGHER EDUCATION
NY Assembly
Jan 14, 2026
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO HIGHER EDUCATION
NY Assembly

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