ALL THINGS LEGISLATIVE SESSION
CALL TO ACTION: HB 1430
Legislators are seeking to OVERTURN a North Dakota rule for social workers practicing in the state which states “conversion or reparative therapy” is a violation of the social work code of ethics if practiced by a ND licensed social worker. These administrative rules were proposed by the ND Board of Social Work Examiners and passed by the Administrative Rules Committee in June 2021.
In response to social work opposition, the committee amended the language to ban conversion therapy while, immediately after potentially providing a loophole, calling it NOT an ethical violation. Make no mistake: HB 1430 seeks to overturn social work ethics that have been in place since 2021.
To read the bill, find out about Actions, Committee Hearings, and Testimony related to this bill, go to
this link and click on the appropriate tab.
How YOU can make an impact!
Email the Committee
- Find the committee member emails and a draft email at the link here.
Share on Social Media
- Encourage your social work friends and colleagues to stop this dangerous bill by sharing the below image on social media. A post can also be found on the NASW-ND Facebook Page.
Watch the Committee
- To watch legislative hearings on this bill, go to this link, click on the Hearings tab to determine the committee, date, and time of the hearing then go to this link to find and click on the video for the hearing.
Resources:
Interstate Social Work Licensure Compact
HB1035: Social Work Licensure Compact
HB 1035 (Social Work Licensure Compact) seeks to streamline licensing across compact states, making it easier for social workers to practice across state lines. To date, 22 states have adopted the compact, with more expected to follow during this legislative session. Learn more about its benefits and implications by visiting the linked NASW website.
HB 1035 will be heard in the Senate Workforce Development Committee on Friday, February 21 at 10:00 a.m.
More Legislative Session Information
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