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This bill adopts the Interstate Compact on Social Work Licensure, which establishes a framework for social workers to practice across state lines. Key provisions include defining terms like "Member State" (a state that has adopted the Compact), "Home State" (a licensee's primary residence), and "Remote State" (any other Member State where a licensee practices). The bill outlines the criteria for states to become Member States and for social workers to obtain a "Multistate License," which allows practice in all Member States under a "Multistate Authorization to Practice." It also establishes a "Compact Commission" to oversee the Compact, manage a shared "Data System" for licensee information, and set rules. The bill details procedures for adverse actions, dispute resolution, and how the Compact interacts with existing state laws, ensuring that social workers adhere to the laws of the state where their client is located.

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