SB 703
Adopting Social Work Licensure Compact
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Bill overview
Senate Bill 703 proposes to establish the Social Work Licensure Compact, allowing social workers to obtain and use licenses across multiple states. This compact aims to improve access to social work services, reduce unnecessary licensing requirements, and enhance public safety by facilitating interstate practice and information sharing. It creates a commission to oversee the compact’s operation and establishes procedures for license issuance, enforcement, and reissuance, particularly for military members.
Key provisions
- Establishes the Social Work Licensure Compact to allow interstate practice of social workers.
- Creates a Commission to administer the compact, including rulemaking and data management.
- Defines eligibility criteria for states to participate in the compact.
- Outlines requirements for social workers to obtain a Multistate License, including meeting qualifications in their home state.
- Establishes procedures for adverse action and license reissuance, particularly for military personnel.
- Creates a data system for sharing information among member states regarding licensees.
- Specifies rules for handling licenses of military members.
- Provides for the superseding effect of compact provisions over conflicting state laws.
Who is affected
- Social Workers
- State Licensing Boards
- Healthcare Providers
- Patients
- Member States of the Compact
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