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This bill establishes the Interstate Social Work Licensure Compact, which aims to facilitate the interstate practice of regulated social workers by improving public access to competent social work services. The key provisions include: - Defining eligibility requirements for member states and regulated social workers to participate in the compact, including education, licensing, and disciplinary action standards. - Outlining the process for issuing and renewing multistate social work licenses, which allow licensed professionals to practice in all member states. - Establishing the Social Work Licensure Compact Commission to govern the compact, including rulemaking authority, data sharing, and oversight/enforcement mechanisms. - Addressing issues like military family provisions, adverse actions, and dispute resolution between member states. - Specifying the compact's effective date, withdrawal process, and amendment procedures. The bill is contingent on at least six other states enacting substantially similar legislation, and will take effect in Maryland on October 1, 2024 if that condition is met.

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https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/SB0204?ys=2024RS