Action:
Streamlining licensure requirements for LCSW and LMSW
Action 6901
General Information
| Action Summary |
The Board is amending 18VAC140-20 to combine requirements for a LMSW and a LCSW supervisee and create a clear pathway to obtain licensure as a LCSW. This also implements requirements of HB1897 of the 2025 General Assembly. |
| Chapters Affected |
Only affects this chapter.
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| Executive Branch Review |
This action will go through the normal Executive Branch Review process.
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| RIS Project |
Yes [8484] |
| Associated Mandates |
Clinical Work for Masters Level Social Workers
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| New Periodic Review |
This action will not be used to conduct a new periodic review.
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Stages
Stages associated with this regulatory action.
| Stage ID |
Stage Type |
Status |
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10987
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NOIRA
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Submitted to the Registrar and awaiting publication (12/15/2025). |
Contact Information
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Name / Title:
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Jaime Hoyle
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Executive Director
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Address:
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9960 Mayland Drive
Suite 300
Richmond, VA 23233-1463
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Email Address:
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jaime.hoyle@dhp.virginia.gov
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Phone:
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(804)367-4406
FAX: (804)527-4435
TDD: ()-
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This person is the primary contact for this chapter.
