House Bill No. [insert bill number] proposes the adoption of the Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) Compact in Montana, aimed at streamlining the licensure process for APRNs across participating states. The bill introduces a coordinated licensure information system and allows states to take adverse actions against APRNs while recognizing multistate licenses that enable APRNs to practice in multiple states under a single license. It also establishes specific definitions related to APRN practice and mandates uniform licensure requirements, including educational qualifications and ongoing competency assessments, to ensure public safety and health.

Additionally, the bill creates the Interstate Commission of APRN Compact Administrators, which will govern the compact and manage its operations, including the establishment of uniform rules and financial oversight. It outlines the commission's authority to handle defaults by member states, including the ability to intervene in legal proceedings and initiate actions against defaulting states in federal court. The compact will take effect once enacted by seven party states and includes provisions for amendments and participation of nonparty states. A new section is introduced to codify these provisions as part of Title 37, chapter 8, ensuring proper integration into existing law.