This bill authorizes the board of nursing home administrators in Wyoming to issue temporary licenses for nursing home administrators under specific conditions. The new section, W.S. 33-22-111, outlines three scenarios in which a temporary license may be granted: to applicants awaiting criminal history background checks, to those pending completion of experience and examination requirements, and to individuals deemed qualified by the board based on their training or experience in institutional administration. The temporary licenses will have varying validity periods, with the first two types expiring upon the completion of certain requirements, while the third will be valid for a period determined by the board.

Additionally, the bill amends existing provisions to include the term "temporary license" alongside "license" in the standards for licensure and the penalties for unauthorized practice as a nursing home administrator. Specifically, it modifies W.S. 33-22-108 and W.S. 33-22-110 to ensure that both types of licenses are recognized and regulated under the same standards. The board is also tasked with creating necessary rules to implement these changes. The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2024, with certain sections becoming effective immediately upon the bill's passage.