SB208 Enrolled is a bill that introduces the Social Work Licensure Compact into Alabama law, aiming to facilitate interstate practice of social work, improve public access to social work services, and maintain states' regulatory authority to protect public health and safety. The bill defines terms related to the compact and outlines criteria for state participation, including licensing and regulation requirements, educational program accreditation, and complaint adjudication mechanisms. It specifies the requirements for obtaining a multistate license, allowing licensed social workers to practice in any member state, and details the educational and practice requirements for applicants in various categories of social work. The bill also establishes the Social Work Licensure Compact Commission, a joint governmental agency of all member states, with powers to establish rules, maintain financial records, and initiate legal proceedings.

The bill includes provisions for the reissuance of a multistate license when a licensee changes their home state, the powers of member states to take adverse actions against a licensee's authorization to practice, and the indemnification of commission members against civil liability. It mandates the development of a coordinated data system for tracking licensure and disciplinary information and outlines the rulemaking process for the commission. The bill addresses oversight, dispute resolution, and enforcement of the compact, including procedures for handling member state defaults and amendments to the compact. It clarifies that the compact supersedes conflicting state laws and that judicial proceedings related to the compact can be pursued in Alabama courts. The act is set to become effective on October 1, 2024. There are no specific insertions or deletions marked in the provided text of the bill.