HB1028Introduced in the House
Establish a criminal background check requirement for multistate licensure under the social work licensure compact.
Introduced by Health and Human Services
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Establish a criminal background check requirement for multistate licensure under the social work licensure compact.
Where it stands
Signed by the Governor on February 17, 2026 H.J. 326
February 17, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House votes
2 recorded votes · each counted separately
Senate votes
2 recorded votes · each counted separately
SenateStage: Do Pass · February 4, 2026
34
Yes
0
No
1
Absent or Not Voting
35 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
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| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Michael Rohl | 1 | Yes |
| Steve Kolbeck | 2 | Yes |
| Carl Perry | 3 | Yes |
| Stephanie Sauder | 4 | Yes |
| Glen Vilhauer | 5 | Yes |
| Ernie Otten | 6 | Yes |
| Tim Reed | 7 | Yes |
| Casey Crabtree | 8 | Yes |
| Joy Hohn | 9 | Yes |
| Liz Larson | 10 | Yes |
Bill history
First read in House and referred to House Health and Human Services H.J. 12
Scheduled for hearing H.J. 1
Health and Human Services Do Pass, Passed, YEAS 13, NAYS 0.
Certified uncontested, placed on consent
House of Representatives Do Pass, Passed, YEAS 57, NAYS 11. H.J. 105
First Reading Senate S.J. 83
Referred to Senate Health and Human Services S.J. 93
Scheduled for hearing
Health and Human Services Do Pass, Passed, YEAS 7, NAYS 0. S.J. 7
Certified uncontested, placed on consent S.J. 7
Remove from Consent Calendar S.J. 171
Senate Do Pass, Passed, YEAS 34, NAYS 0. S.J. 186
Signed by the Speaker H.J. 240
Signed by the President S.J. 215
Delivered to the Governor on February 09, 2026 H.J. 254
Signed by the Governor on February 17, 2026 H.J. 326
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