DE SB109

Delaware enters the Social Work Licensure Compact, allowing licensed social workers to obtain a multistate license valid in all member states rather than requiring separate licenses in each state

Social workers must hold an active, unencumbered license in their home state, pass a qualifying national exam, submit fingerprints for criminal background checks, and meet continuing competence requirements to qualify for a multistate license

The Compact creates the Social Work Licensure Compact Commission, a joint government agency composed of delegates from each member state responsible for administering the compact, promulgating rules, and maintaining a shared data system

Multistate licenses cover three categories of social work: clinical (requiring master's degree plus 3,000 hours or 2 years supervised practice), master's level, and bachelor's level

At least 24 states have already joined the Compact with 18 more having pending legislation, including Maryland and Pennsylvania; applications for multistate licensure could begin in late 2025