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AK SB67

AK SB67
Nursing: Licensure; Multistate Compact


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Introduced
02/03/2021
In Committee
02/03/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/18/2022

Introduced Session

32nd Legislature

Bill Summary

AN ACT ENTITLED "An Act relating to the licensure of nursing professionals; relating to a multistate nurse licensure compact; and providing for an effective date."

AI Summary

This bill enacts the Multistate Nurse Licensure Compact in Alaska, allowing nurses licensed in Alaska or another state to practice nursing across state lines under a multistate license. The bill amends various laws to integrate the compact, including requiring criminal background checks for multistate license applicants, authorizing the nursing board to take disciplinary action against multistate licensees, and updating definitions and references to nursing licenses. The bill takes effect January 1, 2022, except for provisions allowing the state to adopt necessary regulations, which take effect immediately.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (0)

No sponsors listed

Other Sponsors (1)

Rules (Senate)

Last Action

Senate Health & Social Services Hearing (15:30 9/10/2021 Butrovich 205) (on 09/10/2021)

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Document Type Source Location Created
State Bill Page http://www.akleg.gov/basis/Bill/Detail/32?Root=SB67 02/04/2021
BillText http://www.akleg.gov/PDF/32/Bills/SB0067A.PDF 02/04/2021
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