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SB 208 — Interstate Compact -Social Work Examiners

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This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced May 09, 2024. Enacted.

Signed by Governor Kay Ivey (Republican) on May 09, 2024.

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The latest version of Bill SB 208 adds a new section that outlines the purpose of the Social Work Licensure Compact. This compact aims to make it easier for social workers to practice across state lines, improving public access to social work services while maintaining state authority over licensing. This change is significant because it helps address the growing need for social work services by reducing regulatory hurdles for licensed professionals.

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r SB208 ENROLLED S3208 A C T #2024 25ZRSSI-2 3y Senators Kelley, Jones, Smitherman, Hatcher, Butler, Allen, Givhan, Melson, Sessions, Camley, Bell, Shelnutt, Kitchens, Stutts, illiott, Waggoner, Orr, Coleman, Stewart, Coleman-Madison, Beasley RFD:
SB208 ENROLLED SB208 25ZRSSI-2 By Senators Kelley, Jones, Smitherman, Hatcher, Butler, Allen, Givhan, Melson, Sessions, Carnley, Bell, Shelnutt, Kitchens, Stutts, Elliott, Waggoner, Orr, Coleman, Stewart, Coleman-Madison, Beasley RFD:
06-Mar-24 Page 0 SB208 E nrolled Enrolled, An Act, 3 Relating to the Alabama Board of Social Work Examiners;
06-Mar-24 Page 0 SB208 Enrolled Enrolled, An Act, 3 Relating to the Alabama Board of Social Work Examiners;
SOCIAL WORK LICENSURE COMPACT 5>34-3O-1OO.
SOCIAL WORK LICENSURE COMPACT §34-30-100.
This compact preserves the regulatory authority of states to protect public health and safety through the current system of state licensing .
This compact preserves the regulatory authority of states to protect public health and safety through the current system of state licensing.
(b) This compact is designed to achieve all of the following objectives :
(b) This compact is designed to achieve all of the following objectives:
(3) Enhance the member states ability to protect the public's health and safety.
(3) Enhance the member states' ability to protect the public's health and safety.
(4) encourage the cooperatio.n of member states in regulating multistate practice.
(4) Encourage the cooperation of member states in regulating multistate practice.
Page 1 SB208 E nrolled (o) Promote mobility and address workforce shortages by eliminating the necessity for licenses in multiple states by I providing for the mutual recognition of other member states licenses .
Page 1 SB208 Enrolled (5) Promote mobility and address workforce shortages by eliminating the necessity for licenses in multiple states by providing for the mutual recognition of other member states' licenses.
(5) Support military faxmilies.
(6) Support military families.
(3) Authorize all member states to hold a regulated social worker accountable for abiding by a member state's laws, rules, and applicable professional standards in the member state in which the client is located at the time care is rendered.
(8) Authorize all member states to hold a regulated social worker accountable for abiding by a member state's laws, rules, and applicable professional standards in the member state in which the client is located at the time care is rendered.
$34-30-101.
§34-30-101.
As used in this compact.
As used in this compact, the following terms have the following meanings:
the following terms have the following meanings:
Any individual with full-time duty status in the active Armed torces of the united States, including members of the National Guard and Reserve.
Any individual with full-time duty status in the active Armed Forces of the United States, including members of the National Guard and Reserve.
Any administrative, civil.
Any administrative, civil, equitable, or criminal action permitted by a state's laws which is imposed by a licensing authority or other authority against a regulated social worker, including actions against an individual's license or multistate authorization to practice, such as revocation, suspension, probation, monitoring of the licensee, limitation on the licensee's Page 2 SB208 Enrolled practice, or any other encumbrance on licensing affecting a regulated social worker's authorization to practice, including issuance of a cease and desist action.
equitable.
or criminal action permitted by a state's laws which is imposed by a licensing authority or other authority against a regulated social worker.
including actions against an individual's license or multistate authorization to practice , such as revocation, suspension, probation.
monitoring of the licensee.
limitation on the licensee's Page 2 SB208 Enrolled practice, or any other encumbrance on licensing affecting a reguiatsd social worker's authorization to practice, including issuance of a cease and desisc action.
Investigative information that a licensing authority, after a preliminary inquiry that includes notification and an opportunity for the regulated social worker to respond.
Investigative information that a licensing authority, after a preliminary inquiry that includes notification and an opportunity for the regulated social worker to respond, has reason to believe is not groundless and, if proved true, would indicate more than a minor infraction as may be defined by the commission.
has reason to believe is not groundless and, if proved true, would indicate more than a minor infraction as may be defined by the commission.
Page 3 SB208 E nrolled (7) DATA SYSTEM.
Page 3 SB208 Enrolled (7) DATA SYSTEM.
A repository of information about licensees, including continuing education, examination , licensing, current significant, investigative information.
A repository of information about licensees, including continuing education, examination, licensing, current significant investigative information, disqualifying events, multistate licenses, and adverse action information or other information as required by the commission.
disqualifying events.
(8) DISQUALIFYING EVENT.
multistate licenses.
Any adverse action or incident which results in an encumbrance that disqualifies or makes the licensee ineligible to either obtain, retain, or renew a multistate license.
and adverse action information or other information as required by the commission .
95 (9) DOMICILE.
(8) DISQUALIFYING l'lNt .
A.nyadverse action or incident which results in an encumbrance that disqualifies or makes the licensee ineligible to either obtain, retain, or renew a multistate license.
(9) DOMICILE.
(10) ENCUMBRA.NCE.
(10) ENCUMBRANCE.
A revocation or suspension of, or any limitation on, rhe full and unrestricted practice of social work licensed and regulated by a licensing authority.
A revocation or suspension of, or any limitation on, the full and unrestricted practice of social work licensed and regulated by a licensing authority.
(11) EXECUTIVE COMMItTLb .
(11) EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE.
A group of delegates elected or appointed to act on behalr of.
A group of delegates elected or appointed to act on behalf of, and within the powers granted to them by, this compact and the commission.
and within the powers granted to them by, this compact and the commission.
(12) HOME STATE.
(12) .HOMEST.ATE.
The member state that is the licensee's primary domicile.
The member state that is the licensee ’s primary domicile.
A conditio.n or conditions that may impair a practitioner's ability to engage in full and unrestricted practice as a regulated social worker without some type of intervention and may include alcohol and drug dependence, mental health impairment:, and neurological or physical impairments.
A condition or conditions that may impair a practitioner's ability to engage in full and unrestricted practice as a regulated social worker without some type of intervention and may include alcohol and drug dependence, mental health impairment, and neurological or physical impairments.
ill (14) Li c e n .An eindividual who currently holds a license from a state to practice as a regulated social worker.
(14) LICENSEE.
An individual who currently holds a license from a state to practice as a regulated social worker.
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(16) MEMBER STATt .
(16) MEMBER STATE.
A state, commonwealth.
A state, commonwealth, district, or territory of the United States of America that has enacted this compact.
district.
or territory of the United Scares of America that has enacted this compact.
A legally authorized privilege to practice, which is equivalent to a license, associated with a multistate license permitting rhe practice of social work in a remote state.
A legally authorized privilege to practice, which is equivalent to a license, associated with a multistate license permitting the practice of social work in a remote state.
(IS) MULTISTATE uICiiNSE.
(18) MULTISTATE LICENSE.
A license to practice as a regulated social worker issued by a home state licensing authority that authorizes the regulated social worker to practice in ail member states under a muitistate authorization to practice .
A license to practice as a regulated social worker issued by a home state licensing authority that authorizes the regulated social worker to practice in all member states under a multistate authorization to practice.
Any clinical, master ’s , or bachelor ’s social worker licensed bv a member state regardless of the title used by that member state.
Any clinical, master's, or bachelor's social worker licensed by a member state regardless of the title used by that member state.
(21) REMOTE STATb .
(21) REMOTE STATE.
A rule or rules adopted by this commission.
A rule or rules adopted by this commission, as authorized by this compact, that has the force of law.
as authorized by this compact, that has the force of law.
(23) SINGLE-STATE LICENSE.
(23) SiNGLE-STAT h LICENSE.
The application of social work theory.
The application of social work theory, knowledge, methods, ethics, and the professional use of self to restore or enhance social, psychosocial, or biopsychosocial functioning of individuals, couples, families, groups, organizations, and communities through the care and services provided by a regulated social worker as set forth in the member state's statutes and rules in the state where the services are being provided.
knowledge, .Tiethods,ethics.
and the professional use of seif to restore or enhance social, psychosocial , or biopsychosocial functioning of individuals.
couples, families, groups, organizations, and communities through the care and services provided by a regulated social worker as set forth in the member state's statutes and rules in the state where the services are being provided.
Any state.
Any state, commonwealth, district, or territory of the United States of America that regulates the practice of social work.
commonwealth , district.
or territory of the United States of A.merica that regulates the practice of social work.
A license that authorizes a regulated social worker to engage i.n the full and unrestricted practice of social work.
A license that authorizes a regulated social worker to engage in the full and unrestricted practice of social work.
(1) License and regulate the practice of social work at either the clinical.
(1) License and regulate the practice of social work at either the clinical, master's, or bachelor's category.
master's, or bachelor's category.
(2) Require applicants for licensing to graduate from a program that is:
(2) Require applicants for licensing to graduate fro.m a program that is:
Accredited, or in candidacy by an institution that subsequently becomes accredited.
Accredited, or in candidacy by an institution that subsequently becomes accredited, by an accrediting agency recognized by either the Council for Higher Education Page 6 SB208 Enrolled Accreditation, or its successor, or the United States Department of Education, and corresponds to the licensing sought as outlined in Section 34-30-103.
by an accrediting agency recognized by either the Council for Higher Education Page 6 SB208 E nrolled Accreditation, or its successor.
or the United States Department of Education, and corresponds to the licensing sought as outlined in Section 34-30-103.
(2) Participate fully in this compact commission's data 3ystern.including using the commission's unique identifier as defined in rules.
(2) Participate fully in this compact commission's data system, including using the commission's unique identifier as defined in rules.
(3) Notify the commission, in compliance with the terms of this compact and rules.
(3) Notify the commission, in compliance with the terms of this compact and rules, of any adverse action or the availability of current significant investigative information regarding a licensee.
of anv adverse action or the availability of current significant investigative information.
(4) Implement procedures for considering the criminal history records of applicants for a mulistate license.
regarding a licensee.
These procedures shall include the submission of fingerprints or other biometric-based information by applicants for the purpose of obtaining an applicant's criminal history record information from the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the agency responsible for retaining that state's criminal records.
(4) Implement procedures for considering the crim.inal history records of applicants for a mulistate license.
(5) Comply with the rules of the commission.
These procedures shall include the submission of fingerprints or other biometric-based information by applicants for the purpose of obtaining an applicant's criminal history record information from the Federal Bureau o f Investigation and the agency responsible for retaining that state'3 criminal records .
Page 7 SB208 Enrolled (6) Require an applicant to obtain or retain a license in the home state and meet the home state's qualifications for licensing or renewal of licensing, as well as all other applicable home state laws.
(o) Comply with the rules of the commission.
(7) Authorize a licensee holding a multistate license in any member state to practice in accordance with the terms of this compact and rules of the commission.
Page 7 SB208 Enrolled (6) Require an applicant co obtain or retain a license in the home State and meet che home state's qualifications for licensing or renewal of licensing.
(8) Designate a delegate to participate in commission meetings.
as well as all other applicable home state laws.
(c) A member state meeting the requirements of subsections (a) and (b) shall designate the categories of social work licensing that are eligible for issuance of a multistate license for applicants in member states.
(7) Authorize a licensee holding a multiscate license in any member state to practice in accordance with the terms of Chis compact and rules of the commission.
To the extent that any member state does not meet the requirements for participation in this compact in any particular category of social work licensing, the member state may choose, but is not obligated, to issue a multistate license to applicants who otherwise meet the requirements of Section 34-30-103 for issuance of a multistate license in those categories of licensing.
(3) Designate a delegate to participate in commission meetings .
(d) Member states may charge a fee for granting a multistate license.
(c)A.
member state meeting the requiremencs of subsections (a) and (b) shall designate the categories of social work licensing that are eligible for issuance of a multistate license for applicants in member states.
To che extent chat any member state does not msec the requiremencs for participation in chis compact in any particular category of social work licensing, the member state may choose, buc is not obligated.
to issue a multistate license co applicants who otherwise meet the requirements of Section 34-30-103 for issuance of a multistate license in those categories of licensing .
(d) Member states may charge a fee for grancing a multistate license.
Social Worker Parcicipation in chis compact .
Social Worker Participation in this compact.
(a) To be eligible for a multistate license under the terms and provisions of this compact.
(a) To be eligible for a multistate license under the terms and provisions of this compact, an applicant, regardless of category must do all of the following:
an applicant, regardless of category muse do all of che following:
(2) Pay any applicable fees, inducing any state fee for the mulcistate license.
(2) Pay any applicable fees, including any state fee, for the multistate license.
(4)Notify the home state of any adverse action.
(4) Notify the home state of any adverse action, encumbrance, or restriction on any professional license taken by any member state or non-member state within 30 days from the date the action is taken.
encumbrance , or restriction on any professional license taken by any member state or non-member state within 30 days from the date the action is taken.
{6} Abide by the laws, rules, and applicable standards in the member state where the client is located at the time care is rendered.
(6) Abide by the laws, rules, and applicable standards in the member state where the client is located at the time care is rendered.
Licensing of the applicant in his or her home state in the clinical category, beginning prior to the time a qualifying national exam was required by the home state and accompanied by a period of continuous social work licensing thereafter, all of which may be further governed by the rules Page 9 SB208 E nrolled or the commission.
Licensing of the applicant in his or her home state in the clinical category, beginning prior to the time a qualifying national exam was required by the home state and accompanied by a period of continuous social work licensing thereafter, all of which may be further governed by the rules Page 9 SB208 Enrolled of the commission.
The substantial equivalency of the foregoing competency requirements which the commission may determine by rule .
The substantial equivalency of the foregoing competency requirements which the commission may determine by rule.
(2)Attain at least a master ’s degree in social work from a program that is both of the following:
(2) Attain at least a master's degree in social work from a program that is both of the following:
a .Operated by a college or university recognized by the licensing authority.
a.
b .Accredited, or in candidacy that subsequently becomes accredited, by an accrediting agency recognized by either :
Operated by a college or university recognized by the licensing authority.
b.
Accredited, or in candidacy that subsequently becomes accredited, by an accrediting agency recognized by either:
A period or postgraduate supervised clinical practice equal to a minimum of 3,000 hours.
A period of postgraduate supervised clinical practice equal to a minimum of 3,000 hours.
Passage of a master's-category qualifying national Page 10 SB208 Enrolled exam .
Passage of a master's-category qualifying national Page 10 SB208 Enrolled exam.
licsnsing of the applicant in his or her home state in the master's category, beginning prior to the rime a qualifying national exam was required by the home state in rhe master's category and accompanied by a continuous period of social work licensing, all of which may be further governed by the rules of the commission.
licensing of the applicant in his or her home state in the master's category, beginning prior to the time a qualifying national exam was required by the home state in the master's category and accompanied by a continuous period of social work licensing, all of which may be further governed by the rules of the commission.
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c.
The substantial equivalency of the foregoing competency requirements which the commission may decermine by­ rule.
The substantial equivalency of the foregoing competency requirements which the commission may determine by rule.
(2) Attain at least a master ’s degree in social work from a program chat is both of the following:
(2) Attain at least a master's degree in social work from a program that is both of the following:
Accredited, or in candidacy that subsequently becomes accredited, by an accredicing agency recognized by either :
Accredited, or in candidacy that subsequently becomes accredited, by an accrediting agency recognized by either:
(i) the Council for Higher education Accreditation, or its successor.
(i) the Council for Higher Education Accreditation, or its successor, or (ii) the United States Department of Education.
or (ii) che United States Department of Education.
(d) An applicant for a bachelor's-category multistate license must meet all of the following requirements:
(d) An applicant for a bachelor s-category multiscace license must meet all of the following requiremencs :
Passage of a bachelor 's-category qualifying national exam.
Passage of a bachelor's-category qualifying national exam.
Licensing of the applicant, in his or her home state in the bachelor's category, beginning prior to the time a Page 11 SB208 Enrolled qualifying national exam was required by the home state and accompanied by a period of continuous social work licensing, all of which may be further governed by the rules of rhe commission .
Licensing of the applicant in his or her home state in the bachelor's category, beginning prior to the time a Page 11 SB208 Enrolled qualifying national exam was required by the home state and accompanied by a period of continuous social work licensing, all of which may be further governed by the rules of the commission.
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c.
(2}Attain at least a bachelor's degree in social work from a program that is both of the following:
(2) Attain at least a bachelor's degree in social work from a program that is both of the following:
Accredited, or in candidacy that subsequently becomes accredited, by an accrediting agency recognized by either :
Accredited, or in candidacy that subsequently becomes accredited, by an accrediting agency recognized by either:
or (ii) the united States Department of Education.
or (ii) the United States Department of Education.
A remote state.
A remote state, in accordance with due process and that member state's laws, may remove a regulated social worker's multistate authorization to practice in the remote state for a specific period of time, impose fines, and take any other Page 12 SB208 Enrolled necessary actions to protect the health and safety of its residents.
in accordance with due process and that member state's laws , .mayremove a regulated social worker's multistate authorization to practice in the remote state for a specific period of time.
(g) If a multistate license is encumbered, the regulated social worker's multistate authorization to practice shall be deactivated in all remote states until the multistate license is no longer encumbered.
impose fines, and take any other Page 12 SB208 Enrolled necessary actions to protect the health and safety of its residents .
(h) If a multistate authorization to practice is encumbered in a remote state, the regulated social worker's multistate authorization to practice may be deactivated in that state until the multistate authorization to practice is no longer encumbered.
(g) If a multistate license is encumbered, the regulated social worker's multistate authorization to practice shall be deactivated in all remote states until the mulcistate license is no longer encumbered.
(h) If a multistage authorization to practice is encumbered in a remote state.
the regulated social worker ’s multistate authorization co practice may be deactivated in that state until the multisrate authorization to practice is no longer encumbered.
Issuance of a Muitistate License.
Issuance of a Multistate License.
(a) Upon receipt of an application for a multistate license, the home state licensing authority shall determine the applicant's eligibility for a multistate license in­ accordance with Section 34-30-103.
(a) Upon receipt of an application for a multistate license, the home state licensing authority shall determine the applicant's eligibility for a multistate license in accordance with Section 34-30-103.
(b) I'fthe applicant:
(b) If the applicant is eligible pursuant to Section 34-30-103, the home state licensing authority shall issue a multistate license that authorizes the applicant or regulated social worker to practice in all member states under a multistate authorization to practice.
is eligible pursuant to Section 34-30-103, the home state licensing authority shall issue a 3no multistate license that authorizes the applicant or regulated social worker to practice in all member states under a multistate authorization to practice.
(c) Upon issuance of a multistate license, the home state licensing authority shall designate whether the regulated social worker holds a multistate license in the bachelor's, master's, or clinical category of social work.
JOC (c) upon issuance of a multistate license.
(d) A multistate license issued by a home state to a resident in that state shall be recognized by all compact member states as authorizing social work practice under a Page 13 SB208 Enrolled multistate authorization to practice corresponding to each category of licensing regulated in each member state.
the home state licensing authority shall designate whether the regulated social worker holds a multistate license in the bachelor's, .master's.
or clinical category of social work.
(d) A multistate license issued by a home state to a resident in that state shall be recognized by ail compact .memberstates as authorizing social work practice under a Page 13 SB208 Enrolled muitistate authorization to practice corresponding to each category of licensing regulated in each member state.
Authority of the Commission and Mem.ber State Licensing Authorities.
Authority of the Commission and Member State Licensing Authorities.
(a) Nothing in this compact, nor any rule of the commission, shall be construed to limit.
(a) Nothing in this compact, nor any rule of the commission, shall be construed to limit, restrict, or in any way reduce the ability of a member state to enact and enforce laws or rules related to the practice of social work in that state, where those laws or rules are not inconsistent with this compact.
restrict.
(b) Nothing in this compact shall affect the requirements established by a member state for the issuance of a single state license.
or in any way reduce the ability of a member state to enact and enforce laws or rules related to the practice of social work in that state, where those laws or rules are not inconsistent with this compact.
(c) Nothing in this compact, nor any rule of the commission, shall be construed to limit, restrict, or in any way reduce the ability of a member state to take adverse action against a licensee's single state license to practice social work in that state.
(b) Nothing i.nthis compact shall affect the requirements established by a member state for the issuance of a single state license.
(d) Nothing in this compact, nor any rule of the commission, shall be construed to limit, restrict, or in any way reduce the ability of a remote state to take adverse action against a licensee's multistate authorization to practice in that state.
(c) Nothing in this compact.
(e) Nothing in this compact, nor any rule of the commission, shall be construed to limit, restrict, or in any way reduce the ability of a licensee's home state to take adverse action against a licensee's multistate license based upon information provided by a remote state.
nor any rule of the commission , shall be construed to limit, restrict, or in any way reduce the ability of a member state to take adverse action against a licensee ’s single state license to practice social work in that state.
Page 14 SB208 Enrolled §34-30-106.
(d) Nothing i.nthis compact, nor any rule of the commission.
Reissuance of a Multistate License By a New Home State.
shall be construed to limit, restrict.
(a) A licensee may hold a home state license, issued by his or her home state, in only one member state at a time.
or in any way reduce the ability of a remote state to take adverse action against a licensee's multistate authorization to practice in that state.
(e) Nothing in this compact, nor anv rule of the commission, shall be construed to limit, restrict.
or i.nan V way reduce the ability of a licensee's home state to take adverse action against a licensee's muitistate license based upon information provided by a remote state.
Page 14 SB208 E nrolled ^34-30-106.
Reissuance of a Muioistate License 3y a New Z4omeState.
(a) k licensee -nayhold a home state license, issued bv his or her home state, in onlv one me.mber state at a rime.
(1) The licensee shall immediately apply for che reissuance of his or her multiscate license in his or her new home state.
(1) The licensee shall immediately apply for the reissuance of his or her multistate license in his or her new home state.
The licensee shall pay all applicable fees and notify the prior home state in accordance with rhe rules of the commission.
The licensee shall pay all applicable fees and notify the prior home state in accordance with the rules of the commission.
(2) Upon receipt of an application co reissue a multistate license, the new home state shall verify that the mulcistate license is active.
(2) Upon receipt of an application to reissue a multistate license, the new home state shall verify that the multistate license is active, unencumbered, and eligible for reissuance under the terms of this compact and the rules of the commission.
unencumbered, and eligible for reissuance under the terms of this compact and the rules of the commission.
The multistate license issued by the prior home state shall be deactivated and all member states notified in accordance with the applicable rules adopted by the commission.
The multistate license issued by the prior home state shall be deactivated and ail member states notified in accordance with the applicable rules adopted by the commission .
(3) Prior to the reissuance of the multistate license, the new home state shall conduct procedures for considering the criminal history records of the licensee.
(3) Prior to the reissuance of che muitiscate license.
The procedures shall include the submission of fingerprints or other biometric-based information by applicants for the purpose of obtaining an applicant's criminal history record information from the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the agency responsible for retaining that state's criminal records.
the new home state shall conduct procedures for considering the criminal history records of the licensee.
(4) If required for initial licensing, the new home Page 15 SB208 Enrolled state may require completion of jurisprudence requirements in the new home state.
The procedures shall include the submission of fingerprints or ocher biometric-based information by applicancs for the purpose of obtaining an applicant ’s criminal history record information from che Federal Bureau of Investigation and the agency responsible for retaining that state ’s criminal records.
(5) Notwithstanding any other provision of this compact, if a licensee does not meet the requirements set forth in this compact for the reissuance of a multistate license by the new home state, then the licensee shall be subject to the new home state requirements for the issuance of a single-state license in that state.
(4) If required for initial licensing.
(c) If a licensee changes his or her primary state of residence by moving from a member state to a non-member state, or from a non-member state to a member state, then the licensee shall be subject to the state requirements for the issuance of a single-state license in the new home state.
che new home Page 15 SB208 E nrolled state may require completion of jurisprudence requirements in the new home state.
{5} Notwithstanding any other provision of this compact , if a licensee does not .meet the requirements set forth in this compact for ths reissuance of a multistate license by the new home state, then the licensee shall be subject to the new home state requirements for the issuance of a single-state license in that state.
(c) if a licensee changes his or her primary state of residence by moving from a member state to a non-member state, or from a non-member state to a member state.
then the licensee shall be subject to the state requirements for the issuance of a single-state license in the new home state.
however, for the purposes of this compact, a licensee shall have only one home state and only one multistate license .
however, for the purposes of this compact, a licensee shall have only one home state and only one multistate license.
The individual mav retain his or her home state designation during the period the service member is on active duty.
The individual may retain his or her home state designation during the period the service member is on active duty.
§34-30-103.
§34-30-108.
Page 16 SB208 E nrolled •449 (a) In addition to the other powers conferred by state law, a remote state.
Page 16 SB208 Enrolled (a) In addition to the other powers conferred by state law, a remote state, in accordance with existing state due process law, may:
in accordance with existing state due process law.
(1) Take adverse action against a regulated social worker's multistate authorization to practice only within that member state, and issue subpoenas for both hearings and investigations that require the attendance and testimony of witnesses as well as the production of evidence.
may :
(1) Take adverse action against a regulated social worker ’s multistate authorization to practice only within that member state, and issue subpoenas for both hearings and investigations that require the attendance and testimony of witnesses as well as the production of evidence.
The issuing licensing authority shall pay any witness fees, travel .
The issuing licensing authority shall pay any witness fees, travel expenses, mileage, and other fees required by the service statutes of the state in which the witnesses or evidence are located.
expenses , mileage, and other fees required by the service statutes of the state in which the witnesses or evidence are located .
(2) Only the home state shall have the power to take adverse action against a regulated social worker's multistate license.
(2) Only the home state shall have the power to take adverse action against a regulated social worker's multistate license .
In sc doing, the home state shall apply its own state laws to determine appropriate action.
In so doing, the home state shall apply its own state laws to determine appropriate action.
(e)A member state may take adverse actioin based on.
(e) A member state may take adverse action based on the factual findings of another member state, provided that the member state follows its own procedures for taking the adverse action.
the factual findings of another member state, provided that the member state follows its own procedures for taking the adverse action .
(1) In addition to the authority granted to a member stare by its respective social worker practice act or other applicable state law.
(1) In addition to the authority granted to a member state by its respective social worker practice act or other applicable state law, any member state may participate with other member states in joint investigations of licensees.
any member state may participate with other member states in joint investigations of licensees.
(2) Member states shall share any investigative, litigation, or compliance materials in furtherance of any joint investigation initiated under this compact.
(2) Member states shall share any investigative.
(g) If adverse action is taken by the home state against the multistate license of a regulated social worker, the regulated social worker's multistate authorization to practice in all other member states shall be deactivated until all encumbrances have been removed from the multistate license.
litigation, or compliance .materials in furtherance of any joint investigation initiated under this compact.
All home state disciplinary orders that impose Page 18 SB208 Enrolled adverse action against the license of a regulated social worker shall include a statement that the regulated social worker's multistate authorization to practice is deactivated in all member states until all conditions of the decison, order, or agreement are satisfied.
(g) If adverse action is taken by the home state against the mulristate license of a regulated social worker.
the regulated social worker's multistate authorization to practice in all other member states shall be deactivated until all encumbrances have been removed from the multistate license.
All home state disciplinary orders that impose Page IS SB208 Enrolled adverse action against the license of a regulated social worker shall include a statement chat the regulated social worker ’s multistate authorization to practice is deactivated in all member states until all conditions of the decison.
order, or agreement are satisfied.
The administrator of the data system shall promptly notify the home state and ail other member states of anv adverse actions by remote states.
The administrator of the data system shall promptly notify the home state and all other member states of any adverse actions by remote states.
(j) Nothing in this compact shall authorize a member State to demand the issuance of subpoenas for attendance and testimony of witnesses or the production of evidence from another member state for lawful actions within char member state.
(j) Nothing in this compact shall authorize a member state to demand the issuance of subpoenas for attendance and testimony of witnesses or the production of evidence from another member state for lawful actions within that member state.
^34-30-109.
§34-30-109.
The Page 19 SB208 E nrolled commission is an instrumentality of this compacr states acting jointly and not an instrumentality of anv one scare.
The Page 19 SB208 Enrolled commission is an instrumentality of this compact states acting jointly and not an instrumentality of any one state.
The compact commissioxn shall come into existence on or after the effective date of this compact as set forch in Section 34-30-113.
The compact commission shall come into existence on or after the effective date of this compact as set forth in Section 34-30-113.
(2) The delegate shall be a current member of the licensing authority ar rhe rime of appointment, who is a regulated social worker, public member of the licensing authoriry.
(2) The delegate shall be a current member of the licensing authority at the time of appointment, who is a regulated social worker, public member of the licensing authority, or an administrator of the licensing authority, or his or her designee.
or an administrator of the licensing authority.
(3) The commission shall by rule or bylaw establish a term of office for delegates and may by rule or bylaw establish term limits.
or his or her designee.
(3) The commission shall by rule or bylaw establish a term of office for delegates and may by rule or bylaw establish term limirs.
(5) A member state's licensing authority shall fill any vacancy of its delegate occurring on rhe commission within 60 days of the vacancy.
(5) A member state's licensing authority shall fill any vacancy of its delegate occurring on the commission within 60 days of the vacancy.
(6) Each delegate shall be entitled to one vote on ail matters before rhe commission requiring a vote by commission delegates .
(6) Each delegate shall be entitled to one vote on all matters before the commission requiring a vote by commission delegates.
The bylaws may provide for delegates to meet and vote by telecommunication, video conference, or other means of communicarion .
The bylaws may provide for delegates to meet and vote by telecommunication, video conference, or other means of communication.
Page 20 SB208 Enrolled (S) The compact commission shall meet at least op.ce during each calendar year.
Page 20 SB208 Enrolled (8) The compact commission shall meet at least once during each calendar year.
The compact commission may meet by telecommunication , video conference.
The compact commission may meet by telecommunication, video conference, or other similar electronic means.
or other similar electronic means.
Establish the fiscal year of the commission.
(1) Establish the fiscal year of the commission.
(1) (2) Establish code of conduct and conflict of interest policies .
(2) Establish code of conduct and conflict of interest policies.
(5) Meet and take action consistent with this compact.
(5) Meet and take action consistent with this compact, the commission's rules, and the bylaws.
the commission's rules, and the bylaws.
(7) Maintain and certify records and informatio.n provided to a member state as the authenticated business records of the commission, and designate an agent to do so on behalf of the commission.
(7) Maintain and certify records and information provided to a member state as the authenticated business records of the commission, and designate an agent to do so on behalf of the commission.
(3) Purchase and maintain insurance and bonds.
(8) Purchase and maintain insurance and bonds.
(9) Borrow, accept , or contract for services of personnel including.
(9) Borrow, accept, or contract for services of personnel including, but not limited to, employees of a member state.
but not limited to, employees of a member state.
(11) Hire employees, elect or appoint officers.
(11) Hire employees, elect or appoint officers, fix Page 21 SB208 Enrolled compensation, define duties, grant those individuals appropriate authority to carry out the purposes of this compact, and establish the commission's personnel policies and programs relating to conflicts of interest, qualifications of personnel, and other related personnel matters.
fix Page 21 SB208 E n rolled compensation, define duties, grant those individuals appropriate authority to carry out the purposes of this compact , and establish the commission's personnel policies and programs relating to conflicts of interest, qualifications of personnel , and other related personnel matters.
(13) Accept any and all appropriate donations, grants or money.
(13) Accept any and all appropriate donations, grants of money, other sources of revenue, equipment, supplies, materials, services, and gifts, and receive, utilize, and dispose of the same;
other sources of revenue.
provided, that at all times the commission shall avoid any appearance of impropriety or conflict of interest.
equipment, supplies , materials.
(14) Lease, purchase, retain, own, hold, improve, or use any property, real, personal, or mixed, or any undivided interest in property.
services, and gifts.
(15) Sell, convey, mortgage, pledge, lease, exchange, abandon, or otherwise dispose of any property real, personal, or mixed.
and receive.
(16) Establish a budget and make expenditures.
utilize, and dispose of the same;
(17) Borrow money.
provided.
(18) Appoint committees, including standing committees, composed of members, state regulators, state legislators or their designees, consumer representatives, and other interested individuals as may be designated in this compact and the rules.
that at ail times the commission shall avoid any appearance of impropriety or conflict of interest.
(19) Provide and receive information from, and cooperate with, law enforcement agencies.
(14) Lease, purchase.
(20) Establish and elect an executive committee, Page 22 SB208 Enrolled including a chair and a vice chair.
retain, own , hold.
(21) Determine whether a state's adopted language is materially different from the model compact language such that the state does not qualify for participation in this compact.
improve , or use any property, real, personal, or mixed, or any undivided interest in property.
(15) Sell, convey, mortgage, pledge.
lease, exchange.
abandon, or otherwise dispose of any property real.
personal , or mixed.
(15) Establish a budget and make expenditures.
60S (17) Borrow money.
(13) Appoint committees , including standing committees, composed of members.
state regulators, state legislators or their designees.
consumer representatives, and other interested individuals as may be designated in this compact and the rules .
(19) Provide and receive information from, and cooperate with.
law enforcement agencies.
(20) Establish and elect an executive committee.
Page 22 SB208 Enrolled including a chair and a vice chair.
6iS (21) Determine whether a state s adopted language is materially different from the model compact language such that the state'does not qualify for participation in this compact.
(1) The executive committee shall have the power to act on behalf of the commission according to the terms of this i compact.
(1) The executive committee shall have the power to act on behalf of the commission according to the terms of this compact.
The powers.
The powers, duties, and responsibilities of the executive committee shall include all of the following:
duties, and responsibilities of the executive committee shall include all of the following:
Recommend to the commission changes to the rules or bylaws, changes to this compact legislation, fees charged to compact member states.
Recommend to the commission changes to the rules or bylaws, changes to this compact legislation, fees charged to compact member states, fees charged to licensees, and other fees.
fees charged to licensees, and other fees.
63S d.
d.
Maintain financial records on behalf of the commission .
Maintain financial records on behalf of the commission.
f Monitor compact compliance of .me.mberstates and provide compliance reports co the commission.
f.
Monitor compact compliance of member states and provide compliance reports to the commission.
i .Other duties as provided in the rules or bylaws of the commission.
i.
(2) The executive committee shall be composed of up to 11 members :
Other duties as provided in the rules or bylaws of the commission.
(2) The executive committee shall be composed of up to 11 members:
(4) The executive committee shall meet at least annually .
(4) The executive committee shall meet at least annually.
Executive committee meetings shall be open to the public, except that the executive committee may meet in a closed.
Executive committee meetings shall be open to the public, except that the executive committee may meet in a closed, nonpublic meeting pursuant to subdivision (f)(2).
nonpublic meeting pursuant to subdivision (f)(2).
The executive committee shall give seven days i notice of its meetings.
The executive committee shall give seven days' notice of its meetings, posted on its website and as determined to provide notice to individuals with an interest in the business of the commission.
posted on its website and as determined to provide notice to individuals with an interest in the business of the commission.
The executive committee may hold a special meeting in accordance with paragraph (f)(l)b.
The executive committee may hold a special meeting in accordance with paragraph (f)(1)b.
Page 24 SB208 E nrolled (a) The commission shall adopt and provide to the member states an annual report.
Page 24 SB208 Enrolled (e) The commission shall adopt and provide to the member states an annual report.
(1) All meetings of the commission shall be open co the public, except that the commission may meet in a closed.
(1) All meetings of the commission shall be open to the public, except that the commission may meet in a closed, nonpublic meeting as provided in subdivision (2).
nonpublic meeting as provided in subdivision (2).
a.
a .
The commission or executive committee may hold a special meeting when rhe commission or executive committee must meet to conduct emergency business by giving 43 hours ’ notice to all commissioners, on the commission's website, and by other means as provided in the commission ’s rules.
The commission or executive committee may hold a special meeting when the commission or executive committee must meet to conduct emergency business by giving 48 hours' notice to all commissioners, on the commission's website, and by other means as provided in the commission's rules.
The commission ’s legal counsel shall certify that the commission ’s need to meet qualifies as an emergency.
The commission's legal counsel shall certify that the commission's need to meet qualifies as an emergency.
(2) The commission, the executive committee.
(2) The commission, the executive committee, or other committees of the commission may convene in a closed, nonpublic meeting for the commission, executive committee, or other committees of the commission to receive legal advice or to discuss any of the following:
or other committees of the commission may convene in a closed, nonpublic meeting for the commission.
executive committee.
or other committees of the commission co receive legal advice or to discuss any of the following:
The employment, compensation.
The employment, compensation, discipline, or other matters, practices, or procedures related to specific employees.
discipline.
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or other matters, practices, or procedures related to specific employees .
Current or threatened discipline of a licensee by the commission or by a member state's licensing authority.
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Current or thrsarsned discipline of a licensee by the commission or by a member scale's licensing authority.
Current, threatened/ or reasonably anticipated litigation .
Current, threatened, or reasonably anticipated litigation.
e .
e.
Negotiation of contracts for the purchase/ lease , or sale of goods.
Negotiation of contracts for the purchase, lease, or sale of goods, services, or real estate.
services/ or real estate.
f.
f Accusing any individual of a crime or formally •708 censuring any individual.
Accusing any individual of a crime or formally censuring any individual.
Information of a personal nature where disclosure would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of personal privacy .
Information of a personal nature where disclosure would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of personal privacy.
i .
i.
Investigative records compiled for law enforcement purposes .
Investigative records compiled for law enforcement purposes.
j • Information related to any investigative reports prepared by or on behalf of or for the use of the commission or other committee charged with the responsibility of investigation or determination of compliance issues pursuanc to this compact.
j.
k .Matters specifically exempted, from disclosure by federal or member state law.
Information related to any investigative reports prepared by or on behalf of or for the use of the commission or other committee charged with the responsibility of investigation or determination of compliance issues pursuant to this compact.
1.
k.
Matters specifically exempted from disclosure by federal or member state law.
l.
(3) If a meeting, or portion of a meeting.
(3) If a meeting, or portion of a meeting, is closed, the presiding officer shall state that the meeting will be closed and reference each relevant exempting provision, and those references shall be recorded in the minutes.
is closed/ the presiding officer shall state that the meeting will be closed and reference each relevant exempting provision, and those references shall be recorded in the minutes.
(4) The commission shall keep minutes that fully and Page 26 SB208 Enrolled clearly describe all matters discussed in a meeting and shall provide a full and accurate summary of actions taken, and the reasons therefore, including a description of the views expressed.
(4) The commission shall keep minutes that fully and Page 26 SB208 Enrolled clearly describe all masters discussed in a meeting and shall provide a full and accurate summary of actions taken, and the .reasons therefore, including a description of the views expressed.
Ail minutes and documents of a closed meeting shall remain under seal, subject to release only by a majority vote of the commission or order of a court of competent jurisdiction.
All minutes and documents of a closed meeting shall remain under seal, subject to release only by a majority vote of the commission or order of a court of competent jurisdiction.
{g} Financing of the commission.
(g) Financing of the commission.
(4) The commission shall not incur obligations of any kind prior to securing the funds adequate to meet those obligations ;
(4) The commission shall not incur obligations of any kind prior to securing the funds adequate to meet those obligations;
{5} The commission shall keep accurate accounts of all receipts and disbursements.
(5) The commission shall keep accurate accounts of all receipts and disbursements.
(1) The members.
(1) The members, officers, executive director, employees, and representatives of the commission shall be immune from suit and liability, both personally and in their official capacities, for any claim for damage to or loss of property or personal injury or other civil liability caused by or arising out of any actual or alleged act, error, or omission that occurred, or that the individual against whom the claim is made had a reasonable basis for believing occurred within the scope of commission employment, duties, or responsibilities;
officers.
provided, that nothing in this subdivision shall be construed to protect any individual from suit or liability for any damage, loss, injury, or liability caused by the intentional, willful, or wanton misconduct of that individual.
executive director.
employees , and representatives of the commission shall be immune from suit and liability, both personally and in their official capacities.
for any claim for damage to or loss of property or personal injury or other civil liability caused by or arising out of any actual or alleged act.
error , or omission that occurred, or that the individual against whom the claim is made had a reasonable basis for believing occurred within the scope of commission employment, duties, or responsibilities;
provided, that nothing in this subdivision shall be construed to protect any individual from suit or liability for any damage.
loss , injury.
or liability caused by the intentional.
willful.
or wanton misconduct of that individual.
(2) The commission shall defend any member, officer, Page 28 SB208 Enrolled executive director, employee, and representative of the commission in any civil action seeking to impose liability arising out of any actual or alleged act, error.
(2) The commission shall defend any member, officer, Page 28 SB208 Enrolled executive director, employee, and representative of the commission in any civil action seeking to impose liability arising out of any actual or alleged act, error, or omission that occurred within the scope of commission employment, duties, or responsibilities, or as determined by the commission that the individual against whom the claim is made had a reasonable basis for believing occurred within the scope of commission employment, duties, or responsibilities;
or omission that occurred within the scope of commission employment.
duties, or responsibilities, or as determined by the commission that the individual against whom the claim is made had a reasonable basis for believing occurred within the scope of commission employment.
duties, or responsibilities;
and provided further, that the actual or alleged act, error, or omission c^id not result from that individual ’s intentional, willful.
and provided further, that the actual or alleged act, error, or omission did not result from that individual's intentional, willful, or wanton misconduct.
or wanton misconduct.
(3) The commission shall indemnify and hold harmless any member, officer, executive director, employee, and representative of the commission for the amount of any settlement or judgment obtained against that individual arising out of any actual or alleged act, error, or omission that occurred within the scope of commission employment, duties, or responsibilities, or that the individual had a reasonable basis for believing occurred within the scope of commission employment, duties, or responsibilities;
(3) The commission shall indemnify and hold harmless any member.
provided, that the actual or alleged act, error, or omission did not result from the intentional, willful, or wanton misconduct of that individual.
officer, executive director, employ'• f and representative of the commission for the amount of any settlement or judgment obtained against that individual arising out of any actual or alleged act.
(4) Nothing herein shall be construed as a limitation on the liability of any licensee for professional malpractice or misconduct, which shall be governed solely by any other Page 29 SB208 Enrolled applicable state law.
error.
(5) Nothing in this compact shall be interpreted to waive or otherwise abrogate a member state's state action immunity or state action affirmative defense with respect to antitrust claims under the Sherman Act, Clayton Act, or any other state or federal antitrust or anticompetitive law or rule.
or omission that occurred within the scope of commission employment.
(6) Nothing in this compact shall be construed to be a waiver of sovereign immunity by the member states or by the commission.
duties.
or responsibilities.
or that the individual had a reasonable basis for believing occurred within the scope of commission employment.
duties, or responsibilities;
provided, that the actual or alleged act.
error, or omission did not result from the intentional, willful, or wanton misconduct of that individual.
{4} Nothing herein shall be construed as a limitation on the liability of any licensee for professional malpractice or misconduct, which shall be governed solely by any other Page 29 SB208 Enrolled applicable state law.
(5) Nothing in this compact shali.be interpreted to waive or otherwise abrogate a member state's state action immunity or state action affirmative defense with respect to antitrust claims under the Shermaxo.ect, Clayton.
Act, or any other state or federal antitrust or anticompetitive law or rule.
(6) Nothing in this compact shall be construed to be a waiver of sovereign immunity by the member states or by the commission .
Data Svstem.
Data System.
(b) The commission shall assign each applicant for a multistate license a unique identifier, as determined bv the rules of the commission.
(b) The commission shall assign each applicant for a multistate license a unique identifier, as determined by the rules of the commission.
{c} Notwithstanding any other provisioxo of state law to the contrary, a .member state shall submit a uniform data set to the data system' on all individuals to whom this compact is applicable as required by the rules of the commission.
(c) Notwithstanding any other provision of state law to the contrary, a member state shall submit a uniform data set to the data system on all individuals to whom this compact is applicable as required by the rules of the commission, including all of the following:
including all of the following:
(3) Adverse actions against a license and information o3o related to that adverse action.
(3) Adverse actions against a license and information related to that adverse action.
(4) Nonconfidential information related to alternative program participation, the beginning and ending dates of Page 30 SB208 E nrolled participation.
(4) Nonconfidential information related to alternative program participation, the beginning and ending dates of Page 30 SB208 Enrolled participation, and other information related to participation not made confidential under the member state's law.
and other information related to participation not made confidential under the member state's law.
(5) Any denial of an application for licensing, and the reason or reasons for the denial.
(□) Any denial of an applicatio.n for licensing, and the reason or reasons for the denial.
(6) The presence of current significant investigative information.
(5) The presence of current significant investigative information .
(7) Other information that may facilitate the administration of this compact or the protection of the public, as determined by the rules of the commission.
(7)Other information that may facilitate the administration of this compact or the protectio.n of the public.
(d) The records and information provided to a member state pursuant to this compact or through the data system, when certified by the commission or its agent, shall constitute the authenticated business records of the commission, and shall be entitled to any associated hearsay exception in any relevant judicial, quasi-judicial, or administrative proceeding in a member state.
as determined bv the rules of the commission.
(d) The reco rd sand in fo rm atiop ro v id to a .member state pursuant to this compact or through the data system.
when certified by the commission or its agent.
shall constitute the authenticated business records of the commission.
and shall be entitled to any associated hearsay exception in any relevant judicial.
quasi-judicial, or administrative proceeding in a member state.
Adverse action information pertaining to a licensee in any member state shall be available to any other .me.mberstate.
Adverse action information pertaining to a licensee in any member state shall be available to any other member state.
(g) Member states contributing informatio.n to the data syste.mmay designate information chat may not be shared with o6g the public without the express permission of the contributing Page 31 SB208 E nrolled S69 member s ta te .
(g) Member states contributing information to the data system may designate information that may not be shared with the public without the express permission of the contributing Page 31 SB208 Enrolled member state.
(h) Any information submitted to the data systsm that is subsequently expunged pursuant to federal law or the laws of the member state contributing rhe information shall be removed from the data system.
(h) Any information submitted to the data system that is subsequently expunged pursuant to federal law or the laws of the member state contributing the information shall be removed from the data system.
A rule shall be o/o invalid and have no force or effect only if a court of competent jurisdiction holds chat the rule is invalid because the commission exercised its rulemaking authority in a manner that was beyond the scope and purposes of this compact, or the powers granted under this compact, or based upon another ( o applicable standard of review.
A rule shall be invalid and have no force or effect only if a court of competent jurisdiction holds that the rule is invalid because the commission exercised its rulemaking authority in a manner that was beyond the scope and purposes of this compact, or the powers granted under this compact, or based upon another applicable standard of review.
provided, however.
provided, however, that where the rules of the commission conflict with the laws or rules of a member state that establish the member state's laws, rules, and applicable standards that govern the practice of social work, as held by a court of competent jurisdiction, the rules of the commission shall be ineffective in that state to the extent of the conflict.
chat where the rules of the commission conflict with the laws or rules of a member state that establish the member state's laws, rules.
(c) The commission shall exercise its rulemaking powers pursuant to the criteria set forth in this section and the rules adopted under this section.
odo and applicable standards that govern rhe practice of social work.
Rules shall become binding on the day following adoption or as of the date specified in the rule or amendment, whichever is later.
as held by a court of competent jurisdiction, the rules of the commission shall be ineffective i.n that state to the extent of the conflict.
Page 32 SB208 Enrolled (d) If a majority of the legislatures of the member states rejects a rule or portion of a rule, by enactment of a statute or resolution in the same manner used to adopt this compact within four years after the date of adoption of the rule, then the rule shall have no further force and effect in any member state.
(c) The commission shall exercise its rulemaking powers pursuant to the criteria set forth in this section and rhe rules adopted under this section.
Rules shall become binding on rhe day following adoption or as of rhe date specified in the rule or amendment, whichever is later.
Page 32 e SB208 E n rolled (d) ±f a majority of the legislatures of rhe member states rejects a rule or portion of a rule, by enactmenr of a statute or resolution in the same manner used to adopt this compact within four years after the date of adoption of the rule.
then the rule shall have no further force and effect in any member state.
(f) Prior to adoption of a proposed rule.
(f) Prior to adoption of a proposed rule, the commission shall hold a public hearing and allow individuals to provide oral and written comments, data, facts, opinions, and arguments.
the commission shall hold a public hearing and allow individuals to provide oral and written comments.
data.
facts , opinions , and argu.ments.
(1) The time.
(1) The time, date, and location of the public hearing at which the commission will hear public comments on the proposed rule and, if different, the time, date, and location Page 33 SB208 Enrolled of the meeting where the compact commission will consider and vote on the proposed rule.
date, and location of the public hearing at which the commission will hear public comments on the proposed rule and.
(2) If the hearing is held via telecommunication, video conference, or other means of communication, the commission shall include the mechanism for access to the hearing in the notice of proposed rulemaking.
if different.
(3) The text of the proposed rule and the reason supporting the rule.
the time.
date.
and location Page 33 SB208 Enrolled of the meeting where the compact commission will consider and vote on the proposed rule.
(2) If the hearing is held via relecommunication, video conference, or other means of communication, the commission shall include the mechanism for access to the hearing in rhe notice of proposed rulemaking.
(3) The text of the proposed rule and the reason supporting rhe rule.
(k) The commission, by majority vote of all members.
(k) The commission, by majority vote of all members, shall take final action on the proposed rule based on the rulemaking record and the full text of the rule.
shall take final action on the proposed rule based on the rulemaking record and the full text of the rule.
(1) The commission may adopt changes to the proposed rule provided the changes do not enlarge the original purpose of the proposed rule.
(1) The commission may adopt changes to the proposed rule provided the changes do not enlarge rhe original purpose of the proposed rule.
(2) The commission shall provide an explanation of the reasons for substantive changes made to the proposed rule, as Page 34 SB208 Enrolled well as reasons for substantive changes not made that were recommended by commenters.
(2) The commission shall provide an explanation of the reasons for substantive changes made to the proposed rule, as Page 34 SB208 Enrolled well as reasons for substantive changes not made chat were recommended bv commenters.
Except for an emergency as provided in subsection (1), the effective date of the rule shall be no sooner than 30 days after issuing the notice ehat the commission adopted or amended the rule.
Except for an emergency as provided in subsection (l), the effective date of the rule shall be no sooner than 30 days after issuing the notice that the commission adopted or amended the rule.
(1) Upon determination ehat an emergency exists.
(l) Upon determination that an emergency exists, the compact commission may consider and adopt an emergency rule with 24-hours' notice, with opportunity to comment;
the compact commission may consider and adopt an emergency rule with 24-hours V notice, with opportunity to comment;
provided, that the usual rulemaking procedures provided in this compact and in this section shall be retroactively applied to the rule as soon as reasonably possible, and in no event later than 90 days after the effective date of the rule.
provided, that the usual rulemaking procedures provided in this compact and in ehis section shall be retroactively applied to the rule as soon as reasonably possible.
For the purposes of this subsection, an emergency rule is one that must be adopted immediately in order to:
and in no event later than 90 days after the effective date of the rule.
(1) Meet an imminent threat to public health, safety, or welfare.
For the purposes of this subsection, an emergency rule is one that must be adopted immediately in order co:
(1) Meet an imminent threat to public health, safety, or welfare .
(m) The commission or an authorized committee of the commission may direct revisio.n to a previously adopted rule for purposes of correcting typographical errors.
(m) The commission or an authorized committee of the commission may direct revision to a previously adopted rule for purposes of correcting typographical errors, errors in format, errors in consistency, or grammatical errors.
errors in formac , errors in consistency, or grammatical errors.
Public notice of any revision shall be posted on the website of the commission.
Public notice of any revision shall be posted o.n the website of the commission.
The revision shall be challenged only on grounds that the revision results in a marerial change to a rule.
The revision shall be challenged only on grounds that the revision results in a material change to a rule.
If no challenge is made, ths revision shall take effect without further action.
If no challenge is made, the revision shall take effect without further action.
if rhe revision is challenged, the revision may not take effect without the approval of the commission.
If the revision is challenged, the revision may not take effect without the approval of the commission.
§34-30-112.
991 §34-30-112.
Oversight, Dispute Resolution, and enforcement .
Oversight, Dispute Resolution, and Enforcement.
(a) Oversight .
(a) Oversight.
(1) The executive and judicial branches of state government in each member state shall enforce this compact and take all actions necessary and appropriate to implement this compact .
(1) The executive and judicial branches of state government in each member state shall enforce this compact and take all actions necessary and appropriate to implement this compact.
(2) Except as otherwise provided in this compact.
(2) Except as otherwise provided in this compact, venue is proper and judicial proceedings by or against the commission shall be brought solely and exclusively in a court of competent jurisdiction where the principal office of the compact commission is located.
venue is proper and judicial proceedings by or against the commission shall be brought solely and exclusively in a court of competent jurisdiction where the principal office of the compact commission is located.
Nothing herein shall affect or limit the selection or propriety of venue in any action against a licensee for professional malpractice.
Nothing herein shall affect or limit the selection or propriety of venue in any action against a licensee for professional malpractice, misconduct, or any similar matter.
misconduct, or any similar matter.
Page 36 SB208 Enrolled (3) The compact commission shall be entitled to receive service of process in any proceeding regarding the enforcement or interpretation of this compact and shall have standing to intervene in such a proceeding for all purposes.
Rage 35 SB208 Enrolled (3) The compact commission shall be entitled to receive service of process in any proceeding regarding the enrorcement or interpretation of this compact and shall have standing to intervene in such a proceeding for ail purposes.
Failure to provide the commission service of process shall render a judgment or order void as to the commission, this compact, or adopted rules.
Failure to provide the commission service of process shall render a judgment or order void as to the commission, this compact.
(b) Default, technical assistance, and termination.
or adopted rules.
(1) If the commission determines that a member state has defaulted in the performance of its obligations or responsibilities under this compact or the adopted rules, the commission shall provide written notice to the defaulting member state.
(b) Default, technical assistance.
and termination.
(1) If the commission determines that a member state has defaulted in the performance of its obligations or responsibilities under this compact or the adopted rules.
the commission shall provide written notice to the defaulting member state.
(c) If a state in default fails to cure the default'.
(c) If a state in default fails to cure the default, the defaulting state may be terminated from this compact upon an affirmative vote of a majority of the delegates of the member states, and all rights, privileges, and benefits conferred on that state by this compact may be terminated on the effective date of termination.
the defaulting state may be terminated from this compact upon an affirmative vote of a majority of the delegates of the member states.
and all rights, privileges.
and benefits conferred on that state by this compact may be terminated on the effective date of termination.
(d) Termination of membership in this compact shall be imposed only after ail other means of securing compliance have Page 37 SB208 Enrolled been exhausted.
(d) Termination of membership in this compact shall be imposed only after all other means of securing compliance have Page 37 SB208 Enrolled been exhausted.
Notice of intent to suspend or terminate shall be given by the commission co the governor, the majority end minority leaders of the defaulting state’s legislature, the defaulting state's licensing authority, and the licensing authority of each member state.
Notice of intent to suspend or terminate shall be given by the commission to the governor, the majority and minority leaders of the defaulting state's legislature, the defaulting state's licensing authority, and the licensing authority of each member state.
{g}The commission shall not bear any costs related to a state that is found to be in default or that has been terminated from this compact, unless agreed upon in writing between the commission and the defaulting state.
(g) The commission shall not bear any costs related to a state that is found to be in default or that has been terminated from this compact, unless agreed upon in writing between the commission and the defaulting state.
(1) Upon request by a member state.
(1) Upon request by a member state, the commission shall attempt to resolve disputes related to this compact that Page 38 SB208 Enrolled arise among member states and between member and non-member states.
the commission shall attempt to resolve disputes related to this compact that Page 38 SB208 Enrolled arise among member states and between member and non-member srates .
(2) The commission shall adopt a rule providing for both mediation and binding dispute resolution for disputes as appropriate.
(2) The commission shall adopc a rule providing for both mediation and binding dispute resolution for disputes as appropriate .
(j) Enforcement.
j ) Enforcement .
In the event judicial enforcement is necessary.
In the event judicial enforcement is necessary, the prevailing party shall be awarded all costs of litigation, including reasonable attorney fees.
the prevailing party shall be awarded ail costs of litigation, including reasonable attorney fees.
The commission may pursue any other remedies available under federal or the defaulting member state s law.
The commission may pursue any other remedies available under federal or the defaulting member state's law.
(2) A member state may initiate legal action against the commission in the United States District Court for ths District of Columbia, or the federal district where the commission has its principal offices, to enforce compliance with this compact and its adopted rules.
(2) A member state may initiate legal action against the commission in the United States District Court for the District of Columbia, or the federal district where the commission has its principal offices, to enforce compliance with this compact and its adopted rules.
In the event judicial enforcement is necessary , the prevailing party shall be awarded all costs of the litigation, including reasonable attorney fees.
In the event judicial enforcement is necessary, the prevailing party shall be awarded all costs of the litigation, including reasonable attorney fees.
Effective date.
Effective date, withdrawal, and amendment.
withdrawal , and amendment .
(a) The compact shall come into effect on the date on which this compact statute is enacted into law in the seventh member state.
(a) The compact shall come into effecr on the date on which this compact statute is enacted into law in the seventh member state .
(1) On or after the effective date of this compact, the commission shall convene and review the enactment of each of the first seven member states referred to as "charter member states," to determine if the statute enacted by each charter member state is materially different than the model compact statute.
(1) On or after the effective date of this compact.
the commission shall convene and review the enactment of each of the first seven member states referred to as "charter member states," to determine if the statute enacted by each charter member stats is materially different than the model com.pact statute .
A charter member state whose enactment is found to be materially different from this model compact statute shall be entitled to the default process set forth in Section 34-30-112 .
A charter member state whose enactment is found to be materially different from this model compact statute shall be entitled to the default process set forth in Section 34-30-112.
If any member state is later found to be in default.
If any member state is later found to be in default, or is terminated or withdraws from this compact, the commission shall remain in existence and this compact shall remain in effect even if the number of member states should be less than seven.
or is terminated or withdraws from rhis compact, the commission shall remai.n in existence and this compact shall remain i.neffect even if the number of member states should be less than seven.
(2) Member states enacting this compact subsequent to the seven initial charter member states shall be subject to the process set forth in Section 34-30-109(c)(21) to determine if their enactments are materially different from the model compact statute and whether they qualify for participation in this compact.
(2) Member states enacting this compact subsequent to the seven initial charter member states shall be subject to the process set forth in Section 34-30-109(c) (21) to determine if their enactments are materially different from the model compact statute and whether they qualify for participation in.
(3) All actions taken for the benefit of the commission or in furtherance of the purposes of the administration of Page 40 SB208 Enrolled this compact prior to the effective date of this compact or the commission coming into existence shall be considered to be actions of the commission unless specifically repudiated by the commission.
ills this compact.
(4) Any state that joins this compact subsequent to the commission's initial adoption of the rules and bylaws shall be subject to the rules and bylaws as they exist on the date on which this compact becomes law in that state.
(3) All actions taken for the benefit of the commission or in furtherance of the purposes of the administration of Page 40 SB208 Enrolled this compact prior co the effective date of this compact or the commission coming into existence shall be considered to be actions of the commission unless specifically repudiated by the commission.
(4) Any state that joins this compact subsequent to the commission ’s initial adoption of the rules and bylaws shall be subject to the rules and bylaws as they exist on the date on which this compact becomes law in that state.
(b) Any member state may withdraw from this compact by enacting a statute co repeal this compact.
(b) Any member state may withdraw from this compact by enacting a statute to repeal this compact.
(1) A member state’s withdrawal shall not take effect until 130 days after enactment of the repealing statute.
(1) A member state's withdrawal shall not take effect until 180 days after enactment of the repealing statute.
(2) Withdrawal shall not affect the continuing requirement of the withdrawing state ’s licensing authority to comply with the investigative and adverse actio.n reporting requirements of this compact prior to the effective date of withdrawal .
(2) Withdrawal shall not affect the continuing requirement of the withdrawing state's licensing authority to comply with the investigative and adverse action reporting requirements of this compact prior to the effective date of withdrawal.
(3) Upon the enactment of a state withdrawing from this compact , a state shall immediately provide notice of the withdrawal to all licensees within that state.
(3) Upon the enactment of a state withdrawing from this compact, a state shall immediately provide notice of the withdrawal to all licensees within that state.
Notwithstanding any subsequent statutory enactment to the contrary, the withdrawing state shall continue to recognize ail licenses granted pursuant to this compact for a minimum or 180 days after the date of the notice of withdrawal.
Notwithstanding any subsequent statutory enactment to the contrary, the withdrawing state shall continue to recognize all licenses granted pursuant to this compact for a minimum of 180 days after the date of the notice of withdrawal.
(c) Nothing contained in this compact shall be Page 41 SB208 Enrolled construed to invalidate or prevent any licensing agreement or Ocher cooperative arrangement between a member state and a non-member state that does not conflict with this compact.
(c) Nothing contained in this compact shall be Page 41 SB208 Enrolled construed to invalidate or prevent any licensing agreement or other cooperative arrangement between a member state and a non-member state that does not conflict with this compact.
(d) This compacc may be amended by the member states.
(d) This compact may be amended by the member states.
(a) This compact and the commission ’s rulemaking authority shall be liberally construed so as co effectuate the purposes , implementation , and administration of this compacc.
(a) This compact and the commission's rulemaking authority shall be liberally construed so as to effectuate the purposes, implementation, and administration of this compact.
(b) The provisions of this compact shall be severable and if any phrase, clause, sentence, or provision of this compact is held by a court of competent jurisdiction co be contrary to the constitution of any member state, a state seeking participation in this compact.
(b) The provisions of this compact shall be severable and if any phrase, clause, sentence, or provision of this compact is held by a court of competent jurisdiction to be contrary to the constitution of any member state, a state seeking participation in this compact, the United States, or the applicability to any government, agency, individual, or circumstance is held to be unconstitutional by a court of competent jurisdiction, the validity of the remainder of this compact and the applicability to any other government, agency, individual, or circumstance shall not be affected.
che United States, or the applicability to any government, agency, individual.
(c) Notwithstanding subsection (b), the commission may deny a state's participation in this compact or, in accordance with the requirements of Section 34-30-112(b), terminate a member state's participation in this compact, if the Page 42 SB208 Enrolled commission determines that a constitutional requirement of a member state is a material departure from this compact.
or circumstance is held to be unconstitutional by a court of competent jurisdiction, the validity of the remainder of this compact and the applicability to any other government, agency.
individual , or circumstance shall not be affected.
(c) Notwithstanding subsectio.n (b), the commission may­ deny a state's participation in this compact or.
in accordance with the requirements of Section 34-30-112 (b), cerminate a member state's participation in this compact.
if che Page 42 e SB208 Enrolled commission determines that a constitutional requirement of a member state is a material departure from this compact.
(a) k licensee providing services in a remote state under a multistate authorization to practice shall adhere to the laws and rules, including laws, rules, and applicable standards of the remote state where the client is located at the time care is rendered.
(a) A licensee providing services in a remote state under a multistate authorization to practice shall adhere to the laws and rules, including laws, rules, and applicable standards of the remote state where the client is located at the time care is rendered.
(b) Nothing in this compact shall prevent or inhibit the-enforcement of any other law of a member state that is not inconsistent with this compact.
(b) Nothing in this compact shall prevent or inhibit the enforcement of any other law of a member state that is not inconsistent with this compact.
(c) Any laws, statutes, rules.
(c) Any laws, statutes, rules, or other legal requirements in a member state in conflict with this compact are superseded to the extent of the conflict.
or other legal requirements in a member state in conflict with this compact are superseded to the extent of the conflict.
Except as to judicial proceedings for the enforcement of 'thiscompact among member states.
Except as to judicial proceedings for the enforcement of this compact among member states, individuals may pursue judicial proceedings related to this compact in any Alabama state or federal court that would otherwise have competent Page 43 SB208 Enrolled jurisdiction.
individuals may pursue judicial proceedings related to this compact in.
any Alabama state or federal court that would otherwise have competent Page 43 * SB208 Enrolled jurisdiction .
Page 44 e SB208 Enrolled o fth e S e n a te Speaker of the House of Representatives SB208 Senate 09 -Apr-24 1 hereby certify that the within Act originated in and passed the Senate.
Page 44 SB208 Enrolled ________________________________________________ President and Presiding Officer of the Senate ________________________________________________ Speaker of the House of Representatives SB208 Senate 09-Apr-24 I hereby certify that the within Act originated in and passed the Senate.
Patrick Harris, Secretary .
Patrick Harris, Secretary.
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Votes

Passed 99 Yea · 0 Nay · 4 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 3001
R 71000
D 25003
Total 99004
% of votes cast 96%0%0%4%
How each member voted (103)
Member Party Vote
Wood (D) — Yea
Corey Harbison — Not Voting
Cynthia Almond — Yea
Randall Shedd — Yea
Adline Clarke D Yea
Anthony Daniels D Yea
Artis 'A.J.' McCampbell D Yea
Barbara Boyd D Yea
Barbara Drummond D Yea
Berry Forte D Yea
Chris England D Yea
Curtis Travis D Not Voting
Jeremy Gray D Yea
Juandalynn Givan D Yea
Kelvin Lawrence D Yea
Kenyatté Hassell D Yea
Laura Hall D Yea
M. Moore D Not Voting
Marilyn Lands D Yea
Napoleon Bracy D Yea
Neil Rafferty D Yea
Ontario Tillman D Yea
Patrice McClammy D Yea
Patrick Sellers D Yea
Pebblin W. Warren D Yea
Phillip Ensler D Yea
Prince Chestnut D Yea
Rolanda Hollis D Yea
Sam Jones D Yea
TaShina Morris D Not Voting
Thomas Jackson D Yea
Travis Hendrix D Yea
Alan Baker R Yea
Allen Treadaway R Yea
Andy Whitt R Yea
Arnold Mooney R Yea
Ben Harrison R Yea
Ben Robbins R Yea
Bill Lamb R Yea
Bob Fincher R Yea
Brett Easterbrook R Yea
Bryan Brinyark R Yea
Chad Robertson R Yea
Chip Brown R Yea
Chris Blackshear R Yea
Chris Pringle R Yea
Chris Sells R Yea
Corley Ellis R Yea
Craig Lipscomb R Yea
Danny Crawford R Yea
Danny Garrett R Yea
David Faulkner R Yea
David Standridge R Yea
Donna Givens R Yea
Ed Oliver R Yea
Ernie Yarbrough R Yea
Frances Holk-Jones R Yea
Ginny Shaver R Yea
Ivan Smith R Yea
James Lomax R Yea
Jamie Kiel R Yea
Jeff Sorrells R Yea
Jennifer Fidler R Yea
Jerry Starnes R Yea
Jim Carns R Yea
Jim Hill R Yea
Joe Lovvorn R Yea
Kenneth Paschal R Yea
Kerry (Bubba) Underwood R Yea
Leigh Hulsey R Yea
Mack Butler R Yea
Marcus Paramore R Yea
Margie Wilcox R Yea
Mark Gidley R Yea
Mark Shirey R Yea
Matt Simpson R Yea
Matt Woods R Yea
Matthew Hammett R Yea
Mike Kirkland R Yea
Mike Shaw R Yea
Nathaniel Ledbetter R Yea
Parker Moore R Yea
Paul W. Lee R Yea
Phillip Pettus R Yea
Phillip Rigsby R Yea
Randy Wood R Yea
Reed Ingram R Yea
Rex Reynolds R Yea
Rhett Marques R Yea
Rick Rehm R Yea
Ritchie Whorton R Yea
Ron Bolton R Yea
Russell Bedsole R Yea
Scott Stadthagen R Yea
Shane Stringer R Yea
Steve Clouse R Yea
Steve Hurst R Yea
Susan DuBose R Yea
Terri Collins R Yea
Tim Wadsworth R Yea
Tracy Estes R Yea
Troy Stubbs R Yea
William Brock Colvin R Yea

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Passed 101 Yea · 0 Nay · 2 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 4000
R 71000
D 26002
Total 101002
% of votes cast 98%0%0%2%
How each member voted (103)
Member Party Vote
Wood (D) — Yea
Corey Harbison — Yea
Cynthia Almond — Yea
Randall Shedd — Yea
Adline Clarke D Yea
Anthony Daniels D Yea
Artis 'A.J.' McCampbell D Yea
Barbara Boyd D Yea
Barbara Drummond D Not Voting
Berry Forte D Yea
Chris England D Yea
Curtis Travis D Yea
Jeremy Gray D Yea
Juandalynn Givan D Yea
Kelvin Lawrence D Yea
Kenyatté Hassell D Yea
Laura Hall D Yea
M. Moore D Not Voting
Marilyn Lands D Yea
Napoleon Bracy D Yea
Neil Rafferty D Yea
Ontario Tillman D Yea
Patrice McClammy D Yea
Patrick Sellers D Yea
Pebblin W. Warren D Yea
Phillip Ensler D Yea
Prince Chestnut D Yea
Rolanda Hollis D Yea
Sam Jones D Yea
TaShina Morris D Yea
Thomas Jackson D Yea
Travis Hendrix D Yea
Alan Baker R Yea
Allen Treadaway R Yea
Andy Whitt R Yea
Arnold Mooney R Yea
Ben Harrison R Yea
Ben Robbins R Yea
Bill Lamb R Yea
Bob Fincher R Yea
Brett Easterbrook R Yea
Bryan Brinyark R Yea
Chad Robertson R Yea
Chip Brown R Yea
Chris Blackshear R Yea
Chris Pringle R Yea
Chris Sells R Yea
Corley Ellis R Yea
Craig Lipscomb R Yea
Danny Crawford R Yea
Danny Garrett R Yea
David Faulkner R Yea
David Standridge R Yea
Donna Givens R Yea
Ed Oliver R Yea
Ernie Yarbrough R Yea
Frances Holk-Jones R Yea
Ginny Shaver R Yea
Ivan Smith R Yea
James Lomax R Yea
Jamie Kiel R Yea
Jeff Sorrells R Yea
Jennifer Fidler R Yea
Jerry Starnes R Yea
Jim Carns R Yea
Jim Hill R Yea
Joe Lovvorn R Yea
Kenneth Paschal R Yea
Kerry (Bubba) Underwood R Yea
Leigh Hulsey R Yea
Mack Butler R Yea
Marcus Paramore R Yea
Margie Wilcox R Yea
Mark Gidley R Yea
Mark Shirey R Yea
Matt Simpson R Yea
Matt Woods R Yea
Matthew Hammett R Yea
Mike Kirkland R Yea
Mike Shaw R Yea
Nathaniel Ledbetter R Yea
Parker Moore R Yea
Paul W. Lee R Yea
Phillip Pettus R Yea
Phillip Rigsby R Yea
Randy Wood R Yea
Reed Ingram R Yea
Rex Reynolds R Yea
Rhett Marques R Yea
Rick Rehm R Yea
Ritchie Whorton R Yea
Ron Bolton R Yea
Russell Bedsole R Yea
Scott Stadthagen R Yea
Shane Stringer R Yea
Steve Clouse R Yea
Steve Hurst R Yea
Susan DuBose R Yea
Terri Collins R Yea
Tim Wadsworth R Yea
Tracy Estes R Yea
Troy Stubbs R Yea
William Brock Colvin R Yea

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Passed 34 Yea · 0 Nay · 1 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
R 26000
D 7001
Unaffiliated 1000
Total 34001
% of votes cast 97%0%0%3%
How each member voted (35)

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Passed 34 Yea · 0 Nay · 1 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
R 26000
D 7001
Unaffiliated 1000
Total 34001
% of votes cast 97%0%0%3%
How each member voted (35)

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