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This bill requires the Maryland State Board of Nursing to engage in discussions with nursing licensing boards in neighboring jurisdictions (Delaware, Pennsylvania, Virginia, West Virginia, and the District of Columbia) to establish 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 lines. The Board is mandated to submit annual reports to the Senate Finance Committee and the House Health and Government Operations Committee from November 2025 to November 2029, detailing the status of these reciprocity discussions. These reports must include information about any agreements reached, challenges encountered during negotiations, and recommendations for legislative or regulatory changes that would help facilitate nursing license reciprocity. The bill is set to take effect on July 1, 2025, giving the Board time to initiate and progress these interstate discussions aimed at streamlining professional licensing for advanced practice nurses.

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https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/HB0602?ys=2025RS