HB 402

Abstract

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 26 of Title 43 of the O.C.G.A., relating to nurses, so as to enter into an interstate compact known as the "Nurse Licensure Compact"; to authorize the Georgia Board of Nursing to exercise certain powers with respect to the compact; to provide for general provisions and jurisdiction; to provide for applications for licensure in a party state; to provide for additional authorities invested in party state licensing boards; to provide for a coordinated licensure information system and exchange of information between the party states; to provide for the establishment of the Interstate Commission of Nurse Licensure Compact Administrators; to provide for rulemaking; to provide for oversight, dispute resolution, and enforcement; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.