Senate Bill 74 aims to ratify and enter Wisconsin into the Social Work Licensure Compact, which facilitates the practice of social work across member states. The bill establishes a Social Work Licensure Compact Commission, which will oversee the compact's operations, including setting bylaws and collecting fees from member states. It allows licensed social workers to obtain a multistate license, enabling them to practice in other compact states, provided they meet specific criteria. The compact also includes provisions for a coordinated data system to track licensure and disciplinary actions, as well as mechanisms for resolving disputes among member states.

The bill includes several amendments to existing statutes, primarily updating definitions and references related to social work licensure. Notably, it replaces the term "certified under" with "as defined in" for various social work roles, aligning with the new definitions established in the compact. Additionally, it creates new sections related to the compact and repeals outdated language, ensuring that Wisconsin's laws are consistent with the compact's requirements. The compact will take effect upon the bill's enactment, as it has already been adopted by the necessary number of states.

Statutes affected:
Bill Text: 46.90(4)(ab)4, 46.90, 48.56(2), 48.56, 48.561(2), 48.561, 49.45(30j)(a)1, 49.45, 51.03(6)(a), 51.03, 55.043(1m)(a)4, 55.043, 146.81(1)(hg), 146.81, 146.89(1)(r)6, 146.89, 146.89(1)(r)7, 146.997(1)(d)11, 146.997, 252.14(1)(ar)7, 252.14, 252.15(1)(er), 252.15, 253.10(2)(f), 253.10, 303.08(1)(f), 303.08, 440.03(13)(b)(intro.), 440.03, 440.15, 446.01(1v)(m), 446.01, 450.10(3)(a)10, 450.10