HB 897: RELATING TO THE NURSE LICENSURE COMPACT.

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.