Senate Bill No. [insert bill number] proposes the adoption of the Social Work Licensure Compact, which aims to facilitate the interstate practice of regulated social workers and improve public access to social work services. The bill establishes a framework for a multistate license that allows social workers to practice across member states while maintaining each state's regulatory authority. Key objectives include reducing duplicative licensing requirements, enhancing cooperation among states, supporting military families, and promoting telehealth services. The bill outlines eligibility criteria for member states and social workers, including the requirement for social workers to hold an active, unencumbered license in their home state and meet educational and competency standards.

Additionally, the bill creates the Social Work Licensure Compact Commission, which will oversee the administration of the compact and is granted powers such as establishing rules and conducting investigations. It includes provisions for indemnifying commission members against legal claims, while clarifying that it does not limit the liability of licensees for professional malpractice. The bill also details the rulemaking process, enforcement mechanisms, and allows member states to withdraw from the compact. Importantly, it mandates that licensees providing services in a remote state must comply with that state's laws and regulations, and it includes a codification instruction to integrate the new legal framework into existing state law.