Michigan House Bill (HB) 4935, also known as the Michigan Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC), was introduced in the state House on Aug. 24. Sponsored by Rep. Phil Green (R-Millington) and supported by the MHA, the Interstate Nurse Licensure Compact allows registered nurses to have one multistate license with the privilege to practice in their home state and other compact states. However, permanent relocation to another compact state requires obtaining licensure in the new state, as the nurse’s residency has changed.
There are 41 states currently in the interstate nurse licensure compact, which was created over 20 years ago. HB 4935 would declare Michigan to be a compact participating state, allowing the mutual recognition of nursing licenses among the other member compact states. The bill was referred to the House Health Policy Committee for further consideration.
Members with questions should contact Elizabeth Kutter at the MHA.