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This bill creates a Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC), which is an interstate agreement that allows nurses to hold a single multistate license that enables them to practice in multiple participating states. The compact establishes a comprehensive framework for nurse licensure that includes detailed provisions for license recognition, background checks, disciplinary actions, and information sharing between states. Key provisions include requirements for obtaining a multistate license, such as graduating from an approved nursing program, passing the NCLEX exam, having an unencumbered license, passing a criminal background check, and having a valid Social Security number. The bill also creates an Interstate Commission of Nurse Licensure Compact Administrators to oversee the implementation of the compact, with powers to establish rules, conduct investigations, and resolve disputes between states. The compact aims to streamline the nursing licensure process, improve public protection, and facilitate nurse mobility across state lines. Nurses will be required to comply with the practice laws of the state where they are providing services, and the compact includes mechanisms for tracking and addressing potential disciplinary issues across states. The bill is set to become effective on July 1, 2025, and includes provisions for how the compact will interact with existing state laws and disciplinary procedures.

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