RDCSB202 2709 3473
DIGEST
The digest printed below was prepared by House Legislative Services. It constitutes no part
of the legislative instrument. The keyword, one-liner, abstract, and digest do not constitute
part of the law or proof or indicia of legislative intent. [R.S. 1:13(B) and 24:177(E)]
SB 202 Engrossed 2018 Regular Session Peacock
Proposed law enacts the nurse licensure compact. Allows Louisiana to join a multi-state
compact for registered nurses and licensed practical nurses to obtain multi-state license
privileges to practice in participating compact states to decrease redundancies in the
consideration and issuance of nursing licenses and provide opportunity for interstate practice
by nurses who meet the uniform licensure requirements.
Proposed law provides that each state participating in the compact adopt similar
requirements for criminal background checks, licensure, and education. Requires
verification of licensure information through the coordinated information system and
exchange of information regarding discipline and adverse actions by all participating states.
Proposed law requires registered nurses and licensed practical nurses who hold a multi-state
license not issued by the La. State Board of Nursing or the La. State Board of Practical
Nurse Examiners to provide notice to the La. licensing board that regulates their profession
before furnishing any nursing services in this state.
Proposed law requires a nurse leaving his home state to practice in a participating state to
comply with the laws of the participating state.
Proposed law provides for a home state license and process for changing home state and
location of primary residence. Provides that the home state is responsible for taking adverse
action against nurses in violation of practice act requirements, including deactivation of
multi-state licensure privileges.
Proposed law requires that a nurse licensure compact administrator for this state be
appointed by the governor to serve as the single state designee on the Interstate Commission
of Nurse Licensure Compact Administrators. Provides that the administrator shall be a
current board member or the executive director of the La. State Board of Nursing for two
years beginning in the year of enactment of proposed law and shall rotate every two years
thereafter with an appointment of a current board member or the executive director of the
La. State Board of Practical Nurse Examiners.
Proposed law provides for enforcement and rulemaking authority.
Effective upon signature of governor or lapse of time for gubernatorial action.
(Adds R.S. 37:920.2, 971.1, and 1018-1020)
Summary of Amendments Adopted by House
The Committee Amendments Proposed by House Committee on Health and Welfare to
the engrossed bill:
1. Require that registered nurses and licensed practical nurses who hold a
multi-state license not issued by the La. State Board of Nursing or the La. State
Board of Practical Nurse Examiners provide notice to the La. licensing board that
regulates their profession before furnishing any nursing services in this state.
2. Make technical changes.
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