State Board of Nursing - Advanced Practice Nursing Licensure and Specialty Certification - Reciprocity Discussions (Maryland Border States Advanced Practice Nursing Act)

SB 407 requires Maryland's State Board of Nursing to discuss reciprocity agreements with nursing boards in Delaware, Pennsylvania, Virginia, West Virginia, and the District of Columbia. The goal is to create mutual recognition of advanced practice nursing licenses (like nurse practitioners and nurse anesthetists), making it easier for these nurses to practice across state lines and improving telehealth access. The Board must report annually starting November 2025 to legislative committees on progress, challenges, and needed changes. The bill takes effect July 1, 2025, but does not create new licensing rules - only establishes a process for future agreements.