Bill > HF591

This bill amends Minnesota nursing licensure regulations to allow out-of-state nurses with a multistate license under the Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) to practice nursing in Minnesota under specific emergency circumstances. The bill creates two new provisions: one for peacetime emergencies and another for pandemics or localized disease outbreaks. In both scenarios, out-of-state nurses must be under contract with a Minnesota healthcare provider, hold a valid multistate license in good standing, and submit to the jurisdiction of Minnesota's nursing board. For peacetime emergencies, nurses can practice when a health emergency requires additional nursing assistance, while for pandemics, nurses can practice when a healthcare system's staffing reaches a critical level as determined by the health commissioner. Healthcare providers must verify the nurse's credentials and file a report with the health commissioner detailing the number and duration of out-of-state nurses' contracts. The board retains the right to revoke a nurse's authorization to practice, and these provisions will automatically expire if Minnesota joins the Nurse Licensure Compact. The bill aims to provide flexibility in healthcare staffing during emergencies while maintaining professional standards and oversight.

Health and Social Services

https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=House&f=HF0591&ssn=0&y=2025