PROPOSEDPROPOSED BILLSouth DakotaMEDIUM IMPACT
Criminal Background Checks for Social Work Licensure
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PROPOSED LEGISLATIONThis bill has been introduced but has NOT been signed into law. Legislative proposals may be amended, passed, or fail to advance. This is not current law.
This proposed bill would establish a requirement for criminal background checks for social workers seeking multistate licensure under the social work licensure compact. Previously, there was no such requirement in place. This change affects social workers who wish to obtain licenses across multiple states within South Dakota's jurisdiction. The exact effective date is not specified.
Published February 17, 2026
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