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This bill implements the Multistate Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) in Alaska, which is designed to enhance nursing mobility and streamline licensure across participating states. The bill establishes a framework for nurses to obtain a multistate license that allows them to practice in multiple states without obtaining separate licenses for each state. Key provisions include setting fee levels for single-state and multistate nursing licenses (with multistate licenses costing double the single-state fee), expanding the definition of "health care provider" to include nurses with multistate licenses, and adding provisions to the Board of Nursing's responsibilities to implement and regulate the compact. The bill modifies numerous existing statutes to incorporate language about "practice privileges" alongside traditional licensing, which will allow nurses with a multistate license from their home state to practice in Alaska without obtaining a separate Alaska license. The compact aims to improve public health and safety by creating uniform standards for nurse licensure, facilitating information sharing between states, and making it easier for nurses to practice across state lines, particularly important for telehealth and during emergency situations. The bill is set to take effect on July 1, 2026, giving state agencies time to develop necessary regulations and systems to implement the compact.

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