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MD HB34

MD HB34
Interstate Social Work Licensure Compact


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Introduced
01/10/2024
In Committee
02/26/2024
Crossed Over
02/22/2024
Passed
Dead
04/08/2024

Introduced Session

2024 Regular Session

Bill Summary

Entering into the Social Work Licensure Compact for the purpose of authorizing regulated social workers who hold interstate compact licenses to practice social work in member states; establishing requirements for multistate licensure; establishing the Social Work Licensure Compact Commission; and providing for withdrawal from the Compact.

AI Summary

This bill proposes to enter Maryland into the Interstate Social Work Licensure Compact, which allows regulated social workers who hold multistate licenses to practice in other member states. The compact establishes requirements for multistate licensure, creates the Social Work Licensure Compact Commission to govern the compact, and provides for withdrawal from the compact. The bill is contingent on six other states enacting similar legislation, and would take effect on October 1, 2024 if that condition is met.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Health and Social Services

Sponsors (21)

Last Action

Referred Finance (on 02/26/2024)

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