A new bill authored by State Rep. Paul Tittl in the Wisconsin Assembly seeks to streamline social work licensure across states to support workforce mobility and consistent practice standards, according to the Wisconsin State Assembly.
According to the Wisconsin State Legislature’s official website, the bill was described as follows: “ratification of the Social Work Licensure Compact. (FE)”.
The following is our breakdown, based on the actual bill text, and may include interpretation to clarify its provisions.
In essence, this bill ratifies Wisconsin’s entry into the Social Work Licensure Compact, allowing licensed social workers to obtain a multistate license for practice in member states, effective upon enactment. It establishes the Social Work Licensure Compact Commission to oversee implementation and enforce compliance, with powers to establish rules, hire staff, and manage finances. The compact standardizes requirements for social workers to ensure consistent practice and enables disciplinary actions across states. It supports workforce mobility, particularly benefiting military families, by reducing the need for multiple state licenses. The bill mandates a coordinated data system for tracking licensure and disciplinary actions and allows for the issuance of subpoenas across states. Member states must submit a uniform data set to this system, ensuring comprehensive information sharing and oversight. The commission may amend the compact or take action against states failing to comply.
The bill was co-authored by Senator Rob Stafsholt (Republican-10th District), Representative Clinton M. Anderson (Democrat-45th District), Representative Mike Bare (Democrat-80th District), Representative Jill Billings (Democrat-95th District), Representative Barbara Dittrich (Republican-99th District). It was co-sponsored by Senator Rachael Cabral-Guevara (Republican-19th District), Senator Tim Carpenter (Democrat-3rd District), and Senator Kristin Dassler-Alfheim (Democrat-18th District), along 38 other co-sponsors.
Paul Tittl has authored or co-authored another 17 bills since the beginning of the 2025 session, with none of them being enacted.
Tittl, a Republican, was elected to the Wisconsin State Assembly in 2013 to represent the state’s 25th Assembly district, replacing previous state representative Bob Ziegelbauer.
In Wisconsin, the legislative process starts when a senator, constituent, group, or agency proposes an idea for a bill. After drafting, the bill is introduced, numbered, and referred to a committee for review and public input. If approved, it moves through three readings and votes in both the Senate and Assembly. Once both chambers pass the same version, the bill goes to the governor, who can sign it, veto it, or let it become law without a signature. Only a small share of bills introduced each session ultimately become law. You can learn more about the Wisconsin legislative process here.
| Bill Number | Date Introduced | Short Description |
|---|---|---|
| AB80 | 02/28/2025 | Ratification of the Social Work Licensure Compact. (FE) |
| AB76 | 02/28/2025 | Creating an individual income tax deduction for certain income earned by an individual from the practice of psychiatry or from providing psychiatric or mental health services. (FE) |
| AB49 | 02/17/2025 | A minor’s authority to consent to health care |
| AB31 | 02/17/2025 | Repair and replacement of implements of husbandry under warranty |
| AB20 | 02/06/2025 | Allowing certain married persons to claim the earned income tax credit when filing a separate return. (FE) |
