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HB 29

Pub. Rec. and Meetings/Social Work Licensure Interstate Compact

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Daryl Campbell and 5 co-sponsors

Florida would join the Social Work Licensure Interstate Compact, allowing licensed social workers to practice across member states without separate state licenses, streamlining professional mobility.

Died in Fiscal Policy
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Bill Summary · HB 29

Legislative bill overview

HB 29 would establish Florida's participation in the Social Work Licensure Interstate Compact, an agreement allowing licensed social workers to practice across multiple member states without obtaining separate licenses in each state. The bill also contains provisions related to public records and meetings requirements.

Why is this important

Interstate compacts streamline professional licensing and increase mobility for licensed practitioners, potentially addressing workforce shortages in mental health and social services. This could improve access to social work services across state lines while reducing regulatory burden on professionals who work regionally.

Potential points of contention

  • Regulatory authority concerns: Critics may worry that ceding some licensing oversight to an interstate compact reduces Florida's direct control over professional standards and consumer protections within the state
  • Fiscal impact: The bill was referred to and died in Fiscal Policy, suggesting concerns about administrative costs, potential revenue implications from modified licensing fees, or infrastructure needed to participate in the compact
  • Public records/meetings provisions: The inclusion of public records and meetings language alongside licensing terms is unclear without bill text, but could raise questions about governance transparency of the interstate compact's Florida operations

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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