The bill amends the Public Health Code to enhance the confidentiality of health professionals and establish a Nurse Licensure Compact. Key provisions include ensuring the confidentiality of individuals reporting suspected impairments of health professionals, with exceptions for cases involving incomplete treatment plans or requirements for the nurse licensure compact. It also mandates the destruction of impairment-related records after five years for those who successfully complete a recovery program. The Nurse Licensure Compact aims to facilitate cooperation among states regarding nurse licensure, streamlining the process for nurses practicing across state lines while enhancing public safety and uniformity in nursing regulations.

Additionally, the bill introduces new provisions for the issuance and management of multistate nursing licenses, detailing the requirements for obtaining such licenses and the consequences of moving between party and non-party states. It establishes a coordinated licensure information system for sharing licensure and disciplinary information among states and creates the Interstate Commission of Nurse Licensure Compact Administrators to oversee the Compact's implementation. The Commission is granted various powers, including rulemaking, dispute resolution, and enforcement, while ensuring transparency and accountability through regular audits. The bill also emphasizes the confidentiality of reports regarding licensee violations and outlines the framework for investigating allegations, ultimately aiming to improve the regulatory framework governing nursing practice.

Statutes affected:
House Introduced Bill: 333.16170
As Passed by the House: 333.16170