As of today, the Social Work Licensure Compact has now passed in 12 states. Georgia enacted SB 195 on Thursday, May 2nd, and Iowa enacted HF 2512 on Friday May 3rd, 2024. Georgia Governor Kemp states, “I could not be prouder of the growth we are witnessing across the state and the amount of opportunity […]

On April 12th, 2024, the Social Work Licensure compact officially became enacted in seven states: Kansas, Missouri, South Dakota, Washington, Utah, Kentucky, Virginia, and Kansas. This marks a significant milestone in the development process as the compact specifies that the compact will come into effect upon enactment of the seventh member state. The social work […]

On April 12th, 2024, Governor Laura Kelly signed HB 2484 making Kansas the seventh state to enact the social work Compact. The compact has also been enacted in Missouri, South Dakota, Washington, Utah, Kentucky, Virginia, and Kansas. This marks a significant milestone in the development process because the compact specifies that the compact will come […]

On March 19th, Governor Jay Inslee signed HB 1939 , which contained the Social Work Licensure Compact. This makes Washington the fourth state to enact the Social Work Compact. The primary sponsor for this bill was Representative Tina Orwall with 16 cosponsors. At the bill signing, Gov. Jay Inslee explained that this bill would streamline […]

On March 14th, 2024, Governor Spencer Cox signed HB 44 making Utah the third state to enact the Social Work Licensure Compact. The bill was sponsored by Representative Sandra Hollins and Senator Todd Weiler. Rep Hollins says Utah’s adoption of the Social Work Compact is “a significant step in addressing the critical shortage of mental […]

On February 5th, 2024, Governor Kristi Noem signed HB 1015 making South Dakota the second state to enact the Social Work Licensure Compact. Noem says these compacts cut government red tape and make it easier for more folks to “get to work right here in South Dakota.” This brings the compact one step closer to […]