This legislative bill, authored by Quam, allows nurses who hold a valid multistate license under the Nurse Licensure Compact to practice nursing in Minnesota during specific circumstances. It specifically applies during a declared peacetime emergency that is related to a health crisis needing more nursing support.

For these nurses to practice in Minnesota: - They are not required to be licensed by Minnesota specifically, but they must have a multistate license that is in good standing. - They need to be under a contract or agreement with a Minnesota healthcare system or provider. - The healthcare system or provider must verify the nurse’s license status and submit a report on the employment details to the health commissioner after the emergency ends. - These nurses agree to be under the jurisdiction of Minnesota's nursing board while they are practicing, and their permission to practice can be revoked by the board at any time.

The provision to allow these nurses to practice will expire if Minnesota decides to join the Nurse Licensure Compact full-time. The nursing board must inform if this change occurs.