Social workers: interstate compact.

Summary

AB 427 would establish a Social Work Licensure Compact that lets licensed social workers obtain a multistate license and practice in any member state. It creates a commission to oversee the compact, sets standards for member states, and requires data sharing on licensure and disciplinary actions. The bill did not pass and remains inactive.

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Vote

From committee: Amend, and do pass as amended and re-refer to Com. on JUD. (Ayes 16. Noes 0.) (April 8). · Apr 8, 2025

Hearings

• Appropriations Committee Hearing
  Appropriations · May 23, 2025
• Appropriations Committee Hearing
  Appropriations · May 14, 2025
• Judiciary Committee Hearing
  Judiciary · Apr 22, 2025
• Business and Professions Committee Hearing
  Business and Professions · Apr 8, 2025

History

1. Feb 2, 2026From committee: Filed with the Chief Clerk pursuant to Joint Rule 56.
2. Jan 31, 2026Died pursuant to Art. IV, Sec. 10(c) of the Constitution.
3. May 23, 2025In committee: Held under submission.
4. May 14, 2025In committee: Set, first hearing. Referred to suspense file.
5. Apr 22, 2025From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on APPR. with recommendation: To Consent Calendar. (Ayes 12. Noes 0.) (April 22). Re-referred to Com. on APPR.
6. Apr 10, 2025Re-referred to Com. on JUD.
7. Apr 9, 2025Read second time and amended.
8. Apr 8, 2025From committee: Amend, and do pass as amended and re-refer to Com. on JUD. (Ayes 16. Noes 0.) (April 8).
9. Mar 25, 2025Re-referred to Com. on B. & P.
10. Mar 24, 2025Referred to Coms. on B. & P. and JUD.
11. Mar 24, 2025From committee chair, with author's amendments: Amend, and re-refer to Com. on B. & P. Read second time and amended.
12. Feb 6, 2025From printer. May be heard in committee March 8.

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Sponsors

• Jackson · sponsor

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