New social work law effective in Ohio, but interstate licensure at least a year away - statenews.org
Ohio has enacted a new social work law, but interstate licensure (which would allow cross-state practice) is at least a year away, meaning telehealth social workers cannot yet rely on interstate compacts for Ohio practice.
Aforeworn detected this change in the Telehealth Cross-State Licensing space on August 31, 2026 and published this briefing so affected operators are forewarned rather than caught off guard. It is rated Medium urgency. Social workers and behavioral-health providers practicing or planning to practice via telehealth in Ohio, and telehealth platforms employing them. should confirm how it applies to their specific situation before acting. There is a time constraint attached: Not specified; interstate licensure is at least a year away.. Acting after that point can mean penalties, a lapsed licence, or lost eligibility — exactly the kind of surprise Aforeworn exists to prevent. Aforeworn monitors Telehealth Cross-State Licensing continuously and turns every detected change into a plain-English briefing like this one, so you always know first. Forewarned is forearmed.
What changed
Ohio has a new social work law, but interstate licensure (likely via an interstate compact) is not yet available; it will be at least a year before it is implemented.
Who it affects
Social workers and behavioral-health providers practicing or planning to practice via telehealth in Ohio, and telehealth platforms employing them.
What you must do
Continue to obtain and maintain Ohio licensure through existing state processes; monitor for future interstate licensure implementation.
Deadline
Not specified; interstate licensure is at least a year away.
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