Bill > H1944

This bill aims to have Massachusetts join the Nurse Licensure Compact, a multi-state agreement that allows nurses to practice in multiple states under a single multi-state license. The key provisions of the bill include: establishing definitions and requirements for obtaining a multi-state nursing license; granting party states the authority to take disciplinary action against a nurse's multi-state license; creating an Interstate Commission to govern implementation of the Compact; and outlining processes for information sharing, dispute resolution, and enforcement of the Compact's rules. The bill also authorizes the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing to conduct fingerprint-based criminal background checks on license applicants. Overall, the goal is to facilitate greater mobility and cooperation among states in regulating the nursing profession.