Massachusetts 194th General Court Status: Introduced 1 D cosponsors

S252 — An Act establishing the social work licensure compact

  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed House
  5. 5
    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 194th General Court. It reached “Introduced” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there are no live odds of enactment. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

In plain language

This bill creates a compact for social work licensure across states.

The bill establishes an agreement among states to recognize social work licenses from member states. This aims to simplify the process for social workers to practice in multiple states.

What this means for you
  • Workers: This means social workers can practice in different states more easily, widening job opportunities.

Summary

An Act establishing the social work licensure compact

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 203 not signed on

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Not signed on (203)

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Frequently asked questions

What does S252 do?
An Act establishing the social work licensure compact
Who sponsors S252?
S252 is sponsored by Robyn K. Kennedy (Democrat).
What is the current status of S252?
This bill died with 194th General Court. It reached “Introduced” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track S252?
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