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This bill establishes the Social Work Licensure Compact, a comprehensive interstate agreement designed to facilitate the practice of social workers across multiple states while maintaining rigorous professional standards and public safety protections. The compact creates a system for social workers to obtain a multistate license that allows them to practice in any participating state, reducing bureaucratic barriers and addressing workforce shortages. Key provisions include establishing eligibility requirements for social workers to obtain a multistate license, which vary depending on the licensure category (clinical, master's, or bachelor's), creating a centralized data system to track licensure and disciplinary information, and forming a compact commission to oversee implementation and enforcement. The bill defines multiple important terms, such as "home state," "remote state," and "multistate authorization to practice," and outlines the processes for license issuance, renewal, and potential disciplinary actions. The compact aims to increase public access to social work services, reduce duplicative licensing requirements, support military families, and enhance interstate cooperation in regulating social work practice, while preserving each state's authority to protect public health and safety through its own licensing mechanisms.

Budget and Finance, Health and Social Services

https://iga.in.gov/legislative/2025/bills/senate/163/details