Social Work Licensure Compact; enact.

SB 2726 would allow Mississippi to join the Social Work Licensure Compact, enabling licensed social workers from Mississippi to practice in other participating states without obtaining separate licenses. This would reduce the administrative burden of holding multiple state licenses, improve access to social work services across state lines, and establish a system for sharing disciplinary records between member states. The bill directly affects licensed social workers seeking to practice in multiple states and Mississippi's licensing authority, which would implement the compact by amending existing law to align with mutual recognition standards. Key provisions include requiring social workers to follow the laws of the state where the client is located during service and creating a framework for accountability across state lines.