MN HF1087

Requires the Board of Nursing to conduct criminal background checks on all applicants for nursing licensure using fingerprints submitted to the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension and Federal Bureau of Investigation.

Mandates denial of licensure for applicants convicted of 54 specified crimes including murder, sexual conduct offenses, assault, robbery, drug crimes, fraud, and related offenses, or substantially similar offenses in other states.

Allows applicants denied licensure for crimes in clauses 18-54 to request reconsideration if they can demonstrate sufficient rehabilitation and pose no risk to public safety; applicants convicted of crimes in clauses 1-17 cannot reapply.

Establishes a plan for background checks of current licensees by 2016, with licensees responsible for fingerprinting fees and Board of Nursing responsible for coordination with state and federal law enforcement.

Appropriates funds to the Board of Nursing for implementation and makes the section effective July 1, 2012, or when interagency infrastructure is operational.