HB5559

West Virginia HB5559 adopts the Social Work Licensure Compact to facilitate interstate practice of social workers.

West Virginia HB5559 adopts the Social Work Licensure Compact, aiming to improve public access to competent social work services. The compact allows eligible social workers to obtain a multistate license, enabling practice across participating states. Requirements include meeting competency and practice standards, submitting to criminal history checks, and adhering to the home state's renewal and continuing education requirements. The compact preserves states' authority to enforce their laws and take adverse actions against licensees.