The bill amends Alaska's nursing licensure laws to establish fee levels for both single-state and multistate nursing licenses, mandating that the Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development set these fees to align with regulatory costs. It specifies that the fee for a multistate license will be double that of a single-state license. Additionally, the bill introduces the Multistate Nurse Licensure Compact, which facilitates the practice of nursing across state lines while ensuring compliance with state regulations. It outlines the responsibilities of participating states, definitions of key terms, and processes for sharing licensure and disciplinary information, aiming to enhance the efficiency of nursing regulation and improve healthcare delivery.

Furthermore, the bill grants licensing boards the authority to take adverse actions against a nurse's multistate licensure privilege and establishes a coordinated licensure information system for sharing information among states. It creates the Interstate Commission of Nurse Licensure Compact Administrators to oversee the compact's implementation and ensure compliance. The bill also details the governance framework for the Commission, including procedures for closed meetings, rulemaking, and financial management. It emphasizes transparency and accountability while allowing for greater mobility of nursing professionals. Key changes include provisions for nurses licensed under AS 08.68 to engage in specific activities and maintain reporting requirements even after a state withdraws from the Compact. The effective date for most provisions is set for July 1, 2026.

Statutes affected:
SB0124A, AM SB 124, introduced 03/10/2025: 08.01.065, 08.68.500, 08.02.130, 08.11.120, 47.20.310, 08.68.100, 08.68.331, 08.68.336, 08.68.710, 08.68.190, 12.62.160, 12.62.400, 17.30.200, 08.68.160, 08.68.170, 08.68.220, 08.68.270, 09.55.535, 08.68.705, 08.68.275, 44.64.010, 08.68.277, 08.68.334, 08.68.340, 08.68.278, 08.68.800, 08.68.251, 08.68.805, 09.55.560, 47.32.900, 09.65.095, 18.20.095, 18.20.499, 18.23.070, 47.07.045, 47.33.020, 47.33.230