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North DakotaHB 10352025 Regular SessionHouse
AN ACT to create and enact chapter 43-41.1 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to adoption of the social work licensure compact.
Sponsored By: Legislative Management
Signed by Governor
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
4 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 1 costs, 1 mixed.
License protections when states leave compact
A state can leave the social work compact only by passing a law to repeal it. Withdrawal cannot take effect until at least 180 days after enactment. The state must promptly notify licensees and honor compact licenses for at least 180 days after that notice. Required investigation and disciplinary reporting continues through withdrawal, and reporting duties remain for matters arising before withdrawal.
Shared oversight for interstate social work
Member states must share identifying details, license records, application denials and reasons, disciplinary actions, and significant investigation information. Commission rules also require sharing specified alternative-program information about people covered by the compact. Social workers practicing across member states must follow the laws and standards where their clients are located. Compact requirements override conflicting state rules, but state rules that do not conflict still apply.
Fees for multistate social work licenses
The Social Work Licensure Compact Commission can charge fees to social workers with multistate licenses. It can also collect annual payments from member states. These charges cover its approved annual budget when other revenue falls short, with each state's share set by commission rule. The law does not set fee amounts.
Liability shields for social work officials
Covered compact commission officials, staff, and representatives receive protection from civil liability for work within their duties. Protection also covers acts reasonably believed to fall within those duties. The commission must provide legal defense and cover qualifying settlements or judgments, limiting civil claims against covered personnel. These protections exclude intentional, willful, or wanton misconduct.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Legislative Management
Affiliation unavailable
Cosponsors
There are no cosponsors for this bill.
Roll Call Votes
Senate vote • 3/7/2025
Second reading, passed, yeas 47 nays 0
Yes: 47 • No: 0
House vote • 1/17/2025
Second reading, passed, yeas 89 nays 1
Yes: 89 • No: 1
Actions Timeline
Filed with Secretary Of State 03/14
3/19/2025HouseSigned by Governor 03/14
3/18/2025HouseSent to Governor
3/13/2025HouseSigned by Speaker
3/13/2025HouseSigned by President
3/12/2025SenateReturned to House
3/10/2025HouseSecond reading, passed, yeas 47 nays 0
3/7/2025SenateReported back, do pass, place on calendar 5 0 0
3/7/2025SenateCommittee Hearing 10:00
2/21/2025SenateIntroduced, first reading, referred Workforce Development Committee
2/5/2025SenateReceived from House
1/20/2025SenateSecond reading, passed, yeas 89 nays 1
1/17/2025HouseReported back, do pass, place on calendar 13 0 0
1/16/2025HouseCommittee Hearing 02:30
1/8/2025HouseIntroduced, first reading, referred Human Services Committee
1/7/2025House
Bill Text
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