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114th Regular Session (2025-2026) Introduced by Timothy Hill

Michigan designates March 2025 as National Social Work Month to recognize social workers and raise public awareness, with no new funding or regulatory changes.

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Bill Summary · HR 52

Summary — HR 52 (House Resolution No. 52)

A resolution to declare March 2025 as National Social Work Month in the state of Michigan.

Overview / Purpose

HR 52 is a non‑binding legislative resolution adopted by the Michigan House of Representatives that designates March 2025 as National Social Work Month in Michigan. The resolution recognizes the contributions of social workers, highlights the profession’s role in public health and social welfare, and promotes public awareness of social work’s importance.

Key provisions

  • Official declaration: Declares March 2025 as National Social Work Month in Michigan.
  • Recognition language: Praises social workers’ longstanding dedication to human well‑being, especially for vulnerable populations, and highlights:
    • This year’s Social Work Month theme, “Social Work: Compassion & Action.”
    • Social workers’ roles in crisis response (natural disasters, grief, pandemic recovery).
    • Contributions in schools, health care, mental health treatment, substance use services, and advocacy for equal rights.
    • The profession’s growth, noting an expected U.S. workforce of nearly 800,000 social workers by 2029.
  • No regulatory or funding directives: The resolution does not create new legal rights, obligations, appropriations, or programmatic changes.

Who is affected

  • Direct legal effect: None — this is a ceremonial/recognition measure.
  • Practical/communicative impact: Social workers, social work organizations, state and local agencies, schools, providers, and the public benefit from heightened recognition and awareness during the designated month. The resolution may be used by advocacy groups and employers to organize events, outreach, or educational activities.

Procedural timeline / status

  • Introduced and sponsored by members of the Michigan House (document shows Reps. Edwards, Foreman, Young, McFall, MacDonell among sponsors).
  • Placed on relevant calendars and referred through rules/consent processes.
  • Adopted by the House (legislative actions record adoption on 2025-08-27; subsequent entry shows read and adopted 2025-09-02, recorded vote Ayes 78, Noes 0).
  • Status: Adopted (ceremonial resolution finalized by the House).

Impact and limitations

  • Symbolic recognition intended to raise public awareness and honor the profession.
  • No fiscal impact or changes to statutes, licensing, service delivery, or funding authorities.
  • Useful as an advocacy and awareness tool for social work organizations and governmental partners.

Note: Source materials included several other unrelated resolution texts; this summary focuses solely on the Michigan House resolution declaring March 2025 National Social Work Month.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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