DelawareSS 1 for SB 109153rd General Assembly (2024–2026)SenateWALLET

AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 24 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO A SOCIAL WORK LICENSURE COMPACT.

Sponsored By: Marie Pinkney (Democratic)

Signed by Governor

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Bill Overview

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5 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 4 mixed.

Multistate practice for Delaware social workers

Delaware joins the Social Work Licensure Compact. The Compact starts when seven states have enacted it. Delaware can issue a Multistate License, and other member states accept it for practice. If a state leaves, its repeal takes effect 180 days after passage. That state must tell licensees and keep recognizing Compact licenses for at least 180 days after notice.

Discipline rules across member states

When you serve clients in another member state, you must follow that state's laws. That state can limit or remove your authorization there, fine you, and issue subpoenas; courts in other member states enforce those subpoenas. Your home state handles license‑wide discipline and must finish any investigation even if you move. If your home‑state license is encumbered, your multistate authorization turns off in other states. States share adverse actions and evidence, and some may bill you for investigation costs if their law allows.

Moving states and keeping your license

You can hold only one Multistate License at a time. If you move from one member state to another, you must apply right away in the new state, pay fees, and complete background checks and any needed state test. If you move between a member and a non‑member state, you must meet the new state's single‑state license rules. Active‑duty service members and spouses can pick a home state and keep it while on active duty.

Who qualifies for a multistate license

To get a Multistate License, you need an active, unencumbered Delaware license. You must pay fees, give fingerprints for criminal checks, report any adverse action within 30 days, and keep up continuing competence. Degree and exam rules apply by level: bachelor’s, master’s, or clinical. Clinical applicants need a master’s and either 3,000 supervised hours or two years of full‑time supervised practice. Delaware lists which license categories can use the Compact, and you renew under Delaware’s rules.

How the Compact is run

The law creates a Commission to run the Compact, with one delegate from each member state. It runs a central data system and makes rules after public notice and a hearing; a majority of member legislatures can reject a rule within four years. States must meet education, exam, complaint, fingerprint, and data‑sharing standards to join and stay in. States keep control of single‑state licenses and practice rules unless they conflict with the Compact. The Commission can mediate disputes, enforce the Compact, and even end a state's membership after due process.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

Marie Pinkney
Democratic • Senate

Cosponsors

Stephanie T. Bolden
Democratic • House
Eric Buckson
Republican • Senate
Nnamdi O. Chukwuocha
Democratic • House
Daniel Cruce
Democratic • Senate
Stephanie L. Hansen
Democratic • Senate
Jeff Hilovsky
Republican • House
Kyra L. Hoffner
Democratic • Senate
Russell Huxtable
Democratic • Senate
Kendra Johnson
Democratic • House
Kamela T Smith
Democratic • House
Larry Lambert
Democratic • House
S. Elizabeth Lockman
Democratic • Senate
Eric Morrison
Democratic • House
Edward S. Osienski
Democratic • House
Nicole Poore
Democratic • Senate
Sherae'a Moore
Democratic • House
Ray Seigfried
Democratic • Senate
Claire Snyder-Hall
Democratic • House
John "Jack" Walsh
Democratic • Senate

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 61 • No: 0

House vote • 6/30/2025

Passed (SM required)

Yes: 40 • No: 0

Senate vote • 5/13/2025