Governor Josh Stein has signed three important bills into law, including the “Social Work Interstate Licensure Compact,” which allows clinical social workers to practice across state lines. This legislation introduces a data system aimed at enhancing public safety by monitoring social workers’ licenses and any related disciplinary actions.
Notably, Stein chose not to act on three contentious bills related to immigration reform and concealed carry. Among these is SB 153, which would involve state law enforcement agencies in Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) functions, raising questions about the governor’s stance on immigration policy as he moves forward in his term.
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