HB 1990 -- LICENSURE OF NURSES (Wells)

COMMITTEE OF ORIGIN:  Special Committee on Professional
Registration and Licensing

This bill exempts a person from licensure as a nurse in Missouri
if he or she holds an out-of-state license and is transporting a
patient into, out of, or through the state and the transport does
not exceed 48 hours.

The bill also requires an employer of nurses to have a system in
place for verifying that the applicant for a position as a
registered, licensed practical, or advanced practice registered
nurse has a current valid license and to verify the licensure
status at the time of the nurse's license renewal.

FISCAL NOTE:  No impact on state funds in FY 2011, FY 2012, and
FY 2013.

Missouri House of Representatives
95th General Assembly, 2nd Regular Session
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