H380

Establishes the social work licensure compact in Massachusetts to facilitate interstate practice of social workers.

The bill establishes the social work licensure compact in Massachusetts, aiming to facilitate interstate practice of regulated social workers. It creates a joint government agency, the Social Work Licensure Compact Commission, consisting of all member states that have enacted the compact. The compact allows social workers to hold a multistate license, enabling practice in multiple states. It outlines eligibility requirements, including holding an active, unencumbered license in the home state, passing competency exams, and meeting continuing competence requirements.