Summary of the Introduced Bill

HB 514 -- Nurse Licensure Compact

Sponsor:  Wells

This bill adopts the Nurse Licensure Compact which allows
licensed registered nurses to practice in any state which adopts
the compact.  All states wishing to participate must adopt the
following articles of authorization:

(1)  Article I - Finding and Declaration of Purpose;

(2)  Article II - Definitions;

(3)  Article III - General Provisions and Jurisdiction;

(4)  Article IV - Applications for Licensure in a Party State;

(5)  Article V - Adverse Actions;

(6)  Article VI - Additional Authorities Invested in Party State
Nurse Licensing Boards;

(7)  Article VII - Coordinated Licensure Information Systems;

(8)  Article VIII - Compact Administration and Interchange of
Information;

(9)  Article IX - Immunity;

(10)  Article X - Entry into Force, Withdrawal and Amendment; and

(11)  Article XI - Construction and Severability.

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95th General Assembly, 1st Regular Session
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