The Interstate Social Work Licensure Compact Act of 2025 aims to streamline the practice of social work across state lines by allowing licensed social workers in participating states to provide services without the need for multiple state licenses. This legislation will enable Washington D.C. to join the national Social Work Compact, addressing barriers that currently prevent D.C. licensed social workers from serving clients in other states. The bill adopts standardized compact language to formally establish D.C. as a member state, thereby reducing redundant licensure requirements and supporting workforce mobility while maintaining the District's regulatory authority over social work practice. It also preserves an alternative licensure pathway for graduate-level social workers, allowing them to obtain a local license through supervised practice hours instead of a national exam.

Additionally, the bill establishes a framework for a Multistate License for social workers, detailing requirements for obtaining such a license at both the bachelor's and master's levels, and creates the Social Work Licensure Compact Commission to oversee the implementation of the compact. The Commission will consist of delegates from each member state's licensing authority and will have the power to establish rules, maintain financial records, and manage day-to-day operations. The bill also includes provisions for tracking licensing information, dispute resolution, and enforcement mechanisms, ensuring that member states can maintain their regulatory authority while facilitating multistate practice. The Compact can be amended by member states, and any amendments will take effect only once enacted into law by all member states.