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MO HB1990
Bill
Status
3/31/2010
Primary Sponsor
Don Wells
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AI Summary
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Adds exemption allowing legally qualified nurses licensed in another state, territory, or foreign country to practice in Missouri while transporting patients if their time in the state does not exceed 48 hours.
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Requires employers to verify that registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, and advanced practice registered nurses have a current valid license before hiring them.
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Requires employers to maintain a system to verify licensure status of nursing employees at the time of each license renewal.
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Exemption does not apply to employment positions that do not require a current valid nursing license.
Legislative Description
Allows a licensing exemption for certain nurses and requires an employer of nurses to verify the licensure status of applicants for nursing positions and at the time of the nurse's license renewal
Last Action
SCS Reported Do Pass (S)
4/28/2010