The bill establishes the Nurse Licensure Compact in Minnesota, enabling registered nurses (RNs) and licensed practical/vocational nurses (LPNs/VNs) to practice across state lines under a multistate license. It includes provisions for licensure requirements, state licensing board authority, and procedures for addressing adverse actions against nurses. Key elements of the compact mandate criminal history checks for applicants and the creation of a coordinated licensure information system to share licensure and disciplinary information among participating states. The bill also outlines the responsibilities of party states in enforcing the compact, including the authority to take adverse actions against a nurse's multistate licensure privilege and the requirement to report significant investigative information.

Additionally, the bill establishes the Interstate Commission of Nurse Licensure Compact Administrators, which will facilitate the regulation of nursing across party states. It details the commission's governance structure, including the appointment of administrators, voting rights, and meeting protocols. The commission is empowered to create uniform rules, manage finances, and ensure transparency. The legislation also introduces a framework for oversight, dispute resolution, and enforcement among states, allowing for challenges to rule revisions and specifying procedures for resolving disputes. The compact will take effect once enacted by at least twenty-six states or by December 31, 2018, and includes provisions for state withdrawal and funding appropriations to support implementation, with an effective date set for July 1, 2025.