House Bill No. 2261 establishes the Social Work Licensure Compact in Oklahoma, designed to facilitate the interstate practice of regulated social workers. The bill aims to improve public access to social work services, reduce duplicative licensing requirements, and enhance member states' ability to protect public health and safety. It outlines eligibility criteria for states wishing to join the compact, procedures for social worker participation, and emphasizes the importance of cooperation among member states, particularly in utilizing telehealth services. The legislation also creates the Social Work Licensure Compact Commission, which will oversee the administration of the compact, including rulemaking, investigations, and financial management.

The bill details the responsibilities of the Home State Licensing Authority in issuing Multistate Licenses for social workers and ensures that these licenses are recognized across member states. It allows member states to maintain their own laws and regulations as long as they do not conflict with the compact's provisions. Additionally, the bill includes provisions for adverse actions against licenses based on information from other member states and establishes a coordinated data system for tracking licensure and disciplinary actions. The compact will take effect once enacted by the seventh member state and includes mechanisms for oversight, dispute resolution, and the withdrawal of member states under specific conditions. The legislation is set to take effect on November 1, 2025.