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PA SB655
PA SB655Authorizing the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to join the Nurse Licensure Compact; and providing for the form of the compact.
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Introduced
05/20/2019
05/20/2019
In Committee
06/29/2020
06/29/2020
Crossed Over
06/24/2020
06/24/2020
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
2019-2020 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An Act authorizing the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to join the Nurse Licensure Compact; and providing for the form of the compact.
AI Summary
This bill authorizes the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to join the Nurse Licensure Compact. The Compact allows nurses to have a multistate license that is recognized in all party states, facilitating the practice of nursing across state lines. Key provisions include establishing the Interstate Commission of Nurse Licensure Compact Administrators to govern the Compact, setting requirements for nurses to obtain and maintain a multistate license, and outlining procedures for disciplinary actions and information sharing between states. The bill also requires applicants for licensure under the Compact to undergo national criminal history record checks in Pennsylvania.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Labor and Employment
Sponsors (10)
Lisa Boscola (D)*,
Jim Brewster (D),
Maria Collett (D),
Jay Costa (D),
Wayne Fontana (D),
John Gordner (R),
Steve Santarsiero (D),
Mario Scavello (R),
Tina Tartaglione (D),
Judy Ward (R),
Last Action
Referred to PROFESSIONAL LICENSURE (on 06/29/2020)
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