An Act to effectuate Massachusetts’ participation in the social work licensure compact
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Overview
This bill aims to allow Massachusetts to join the Social Work Licensure Compact, a multi-state agreement that streamlines licensure for social workers. It establishes definitions for key terms related to the compact, outlines the criteria for states to participate, and details the requirements for social workers to obtain and maintain a multistate license. The bill also addresses how adverse actions and investigative information will be shared among member states.
Key provisions
- Defines key terms related to the Social Work Licensure Compact, such as ‘active military member,’ ‘adverse action,’ and ‘compact commission.’
- Sets forth criteria for states to join the compact, including requirements for licensure standards, program accreditation, and complaint handling mechanisms.
- Establishes procedures for social workers to obtain a multistate license, including requirements for qualifying exams, criminal history checks, and notification of adverse actions.
- Creates a data system for sharing information about licensees among member states.
- Addresses how a social worker’s home state will handle license renewals and changes of residence.
- Outlines the process for encumbering a license due to adverse actions.
- Specifies that remote states can take adverse action against a licensee’s multistate authorization to practice.
- Allows for joint investigations by member states when a regulated social worker is under investigation.
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Primary sponsor
Joint Committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure
Cosponsors
Amy Mah Sangiolo
Carmine Lawrence Gentile
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