The bill establishes the Social Work Licensure Compact in New Jersey, allowing the state to join other jurisdictions in facilitating the interstate practice of regulated social workers. This compact aims to improve public access to social work services, reduce duplicative licensing requirements, enhance public health and safety, and support military families. It creates a framework for mutual recognition of licenses among member states, enabling social workers to practice across state lines while adhering to the laws of the state where the client is located. The bill also includes provisions for the exchange of licensure and disciplinary information among states and authorizes the use of telehealth services.

Additionally, the bill outlines the procedures for reissuing multistate licenses when social workers change their primary state of residence, requiring them to apply for reissuance in their new home state and meet specific criteria. It establishes the Social Work Licensure Compact Commission to oversee the compact's administration, detailing its structure, responsibilities, and protections for its members. The bill emphasizes that while it facilitates multistate practice, it does not limit the authority of member states to enforce their own regulations. It also introduces provisions for a coordinated data system, rulemaking processes, and the conditions under which a member state may withdraw from the compact, ensuring accountability and protection for its members.