Bill > S1162

This bill proposes to enact the Nurse Licensure Compact in Massachusetts. The key provisions are: 1. It adopts the Nurse Licensure Compact, which allows nurses to practice in multiple states with a single multistate license. This aims to increase public access to safe nursing care, enable rapid deployment of nurses in emergencies, facilitate interstate communication on licensure and enforcement issues, and support military spouses. 2. It establishes the Interstate Commission of Nurse Licensure Compact Administrators to oversee and administer the compact, including developing rules and bylaws, investigating compliance, and resolving disputes. 3. It authorizes the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing to take disciplinary action against nurses practicing in the state under the compact, and to share information through a coordinated licensure information system. 4. It requires the Board to conduct fingerprint-based background checks on applicants for multistate licenses and allows the state to increase licensing fees to cover the costs. Overall, this bill seeks to streamline nurse licensing across state lines and enhance coordination and cooperation between states on nursing regulation and practice.

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https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/S1162