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WV SB703
Bill
AI Summary
- Adopts the Social Work Licensure Compact, allowing licensed social workers to practice across all member states through a single Multistate License issued by their home state
- Establishes three categories of Multistate Licenses: clinical (requiring master's degree plus 3,000 hours supervised practice), master's, and bachelor's, each with specific education and exam requirements
- Creates the Social Work Licensure Compact Commission as a joint government agency to administer the compact, establish rules, maintain a data system, and oversee compliance among member states
- Requires applicants for Multistate Licenses to submit fingerprints for criminal background checks through the FBI and state agencies, hold an unencumbered license, and meet continuing competence requirements
- Allows military members and spouses to retain their home state designation during active duty, and permits states to take adverse action against licensees for violations while preserving each state's regulatory authority
Legislative Description
Adopting Social Work Licensure Compact
Professions and Occupations
Last Action
To Governor 3/13/2026
3/13/2026
Committee Referrals
Government Organization2/19/2026
Government Organization2/2/2026
Full Bill Text
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