S.F. No. 4292 Summary

• Authorizes health care providers holding valid credentials from other states or territories to practice in Minnesota without Minnesota licensure if they meet specified requirements.

• Covers 19 health-related occupations including nurses, physicians, dentists, therapists, pharmacists, psychologists, social workers, and counselors licensed under Minnesota statutes.

• Requires health care providers to submit application for temporary permit within 30 days of beginning practice, attesting to valid out-of-state credential and absence of investigations or restrictions.

• Health care employers must submit attestation within 10 days for non-telehealth services, confirming provider's valid credential and knowledge of no investigations or restrictions.

• Temporary permits remain effective until 30 days after termination of the COVID-19 national emergency declaration, or until licensing board acts on provider's Minnesota licensure application if one is filed.