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This bill requires the Maryland State Board of Nursing to initiate discussions with nursing licensing boards in Delaware, Pennsylvania, Virginia, West Virginia, and the District of Columbia to develop reciprocity agreements for advanced practice nursing licensure and specialty certification. The primary goals of these discussions are to increase access to qualified advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs), improve licensure portability, and facilitate easier telehealth access across state borders. The Board is mandated to submit annual reports from November 1, 2025, through 2029 to the Senate Finance Committee and House Health and Government Operations Committee. These reports must detail the status of reciprocity discussions, any agreements reached, challenges encountered during negotiations, and recommendations for legislative or regulatory changes to support license reciprocity. The bill is set to take effect on July 1, 2025, and aims to create more flexible and interconnected nursing licensure arrangements among neighboring jurisdictions, ultimately benefiting healthcare providers and patients by reducing bureaucratic barriers to practice.

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https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/SB0407?ys=2025RS