The bill amends Alaska's nursing licensure laws to establish a multistate nurse licensure compact, which allows registered nurses (RNs) and licensed practical/vocational nurses (LPNs/VNs) to practice across state lines with a multistate license issued by their home state. It introduces new provisions requiring the Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development to set fees for both single-state and multistate nursing licenses, with the multistate license fees being double that of single-state licenses. The bill also expands the definition of "health care provider" to include nurses who are either licensed or privileged to practice, and it outlines the responsibilities of the Board of Nursing in adopting necessary regulations for the compact.

Additionally, the bill creates the Interstate Commission of Nurse Licensure Compact Administrators to oversee the compact's implementation and governance. It details the procedures for closed meetings, rulemaking processes, and financial management of the Commission, including the collection of assessments from member states and annual audits. The bill emphasizes maintaining the integrity of nursing practice across state lines while ensuring compliance with state laws. Key insertions include the phrase "or privileged to practice," which broadens the definition of licensed health care providers, and it outlines conditions for nursing services in assisted living homes and the delegation of tasks to unlicensed personnel. The law is set to take effect on July 1, 2026, with immediate provisions for regulation adoption.

Statutes affected:
HB0131A, AM HB 131, 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