Social Work Licensure Compact; create.

HB 859 would have created Mississippi's participation in the Social Work Licensure Compact, allowing licensed social workers in Mississippi to practice in other participating states without obtaining separate licenses. This directly affects social workers, military families, and communities in underserved areas by reducing licensing barriers and enabling easier cross-state practice. Key mechanisms include mutual recognition of licenses, standardized disciplinary processes, and telehealth access for regulated social workers across member states. The bill died in committee on February 4, 2025, and was never enacted.