House Bill No. 5197, also known as Public Act No. 24-30, introduces the Social Work Licensure Compact into Connecticut law, facilitating interstate practice for social workers and improving public access to social work services. The compact maintains state regulatory authority over health and safety while promoting cooperation among member states. It establishes a "Compact Commission" to manage the compact's operations and sets conditions for state participation, including licensing requirements and the use of telehealth services. The bill does not specify insertions or deletions to current law but focuses on the adoption of the compact and its provisions.

The bill details the eligibility criteria for social workers to obtain a multistate license, including passing a national exam, participating in the commission's data system, and meeting continuing competence requirements. It also addresses the recognition of licenses from other member states, the renewal of multistate licenses, and the regulatory authority of remote states. Additionally, the bill accommodates military families and outlines the authority of member states to take adverse actions against a licensee's authorization to practice. There are no specific insertions or deletions marked in the provided text, indicating that this is likely a new addition to existing law.