H 380
An Act establishing the social work licensure compact in Massachusetts
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Bill overview
This bill would allow social workers licensed in participating states to practice in Massachusetts without needing a separate Massachusetts license. It establishes a ‘social work licensure compact,’ which is a formal agreement among states to recognize each other’s licenses. This aims to streamline the process for social workers to work across state lines and increase access to social work services in Massachusetts. The bill is closely related to similar legislation, H.5272, which addresses the same compact.
Key provisions
- Establishes a social work licensure compact.
- Allows social workers licensed in compact states to practice in Massachusetts.
- Reduces administrative burdens for social workers moving between states.
- Promotes interoperability of social work licenses.
- Facilitates access to social work services across state lines.
Who is affected
- Social workers
- Massachusetts residents seeking social work services
- Social work licensing boards in participating states
Notable changes
- Recognizes existing social work licenses from other compact states.
- Simplifies the process for social workers to practice in Massachusetts.
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Primary sponsor
Kenneth I. Gordon
Cosponsors
Amy Mah Sangiolo
Brian W. Murray
Bruce E. Tarr
Carmine Lawrence Gentile
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Bill H.380 194th (Current)
An Act establishing the social work licensure compact in Massachusetts
By Representatives Gordon of Bedford and O'Day of West Boylston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 380) of Kenneth I. Gordon, Danillo A. Sena and others for legislation to establish a social work licensure compact. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
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Presenters: Kenneth I. Gordon , James J. O'Day
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Bill History
Displaying 5 actions for Bill H.380
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 8/28/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 09/08/2025 from 10:00 AM-1:00 PM in A-2 |
| 11/20/2025 | House | Reporting date extended to Wednesday, March 18, 2026 |
| 3/25/2026 | House | Accompanied a new draft, see H5272 |
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