HB897Introduced in the House
Relating To The Nurse Licensure Compact.
Introduced by Elijah Pierick, District 39
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Authorizes the Governor to enter the State into a multistate Nurse Licensure Compact that will allow a nurse who is licensed by a home state to practice under a multistate licensure privilege in each party state. Beginning 7/1/20 , requires each person who holds a multistate nurse license issued by another state and is employed by a health care facility to complete annual demographic data surveys. Authorizes the State Board of Nursing to charge different fees for registered nurses and licensed practical nurses who hold a multistate license issued by the State. Provides that the Nurse Licensure Compact shall become effective and binding in the State two years after the Act takes effect.
Where it stands
Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.
December 8, 2025
How did lawmakers vote?
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Bill history
Pending introduction.
Introduced and Pass First Reading.
Referred to HLT/LAB, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 3
Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.
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