diff --git a/.planning/STATE.md b/.planning/STATE.md
index 62d3003e..37dc519d 100644
--- a/.planning/STATE.md
+++ b/.planning/STATE.md
@@ -3,12 +3,12 @@ msd_state_version: "1.0"
 milestone: v1.0
 current_phase: 19.6.1
 current_phase_name: Backend Administrators screen (INSERTED)
-status: executing
+status: verifying
 stopped_at: Completed 19.6.1-05-PLAN.md
-last_updated: "2026-10-22T12:44:01.863Z"
+last_updated: "2026-10-22T12:44:09.094Z"
 last_activity: 2026-10-22
 last_activity_desc: Phase 19.6.1 execution started
-state_head: 007c68bab2e83dc89e1ad308a81b901daffff9fb
+state_head: 1e3b006c5dface4668023bc3359c3b35e4f8de5d
 progress:
   total_phases: 45
   completed_phases: 36
@@ -31,7 +31,7 @@ See: .planning/PROJECT.md (updated 2026-10-12)
 
 Phase: 19.6.1 (Backend Administrators screen (INSERTED)) — EXECUTING
 Plan: 5 of 5
-Status: Ready to execute
+Status: Phase complete — ready for verification
 Last activity: 2026-10-22 — Phase 19.6.1 execution started
 
 Progress: [████████░░] 82%