The bill proposes that New Jersey join the Social Work Licensure Compact, which aims to streamline the practice of regulated social workers across state lines. This compact is designed to enhance public access to social work services, alleviate the burden of multiple licenses, and support military families. It allows for the mutual recognition of licenses among member states, enabling social workers to practice in different states while adhering to local laws. The bill outlines specific eligibility criteria for social workers seeking a multistate license, including holding an unencumbered license in their home state, passing a national exam, and meeting continuing competence requirements.

Additionally, the bill establishes the Social Work Licensure Compact Commission, which will oversee the administration of the compact, including rulemaking, compliance, and financial management. The commission will also be responsible for maintaining a coordinated data system for tracking multistate licenses and ensuring transparency through public meetings. The bill emphasizes the importance of collaboration among member states and includes provisions for the authority of member states to take adverse actions against multistate licensees. It also clarifies that the compact does not waive state action immunity or sovereign immunity for member states concerning antitrust claims, and it ensures that the compact remains effective even if the number of member states falls below seven.