An Act relative to the nurse licensure compact in Massachusetts

This bill amends Massachusetts state law to formally join the National Council of State Boards of Nursing Nurse Licensure Compact, a national agreement that allows nurses to hold a single license valid across multiple participating states. By joining this compact, the state will enable nurses who reside in Massachusetts to practice in other member states without needing to obtain separate licenses for each location. The legislation also establishes a new chapter in the General Laws to define key terms for the compact and authorizes the state board of nursing to impose fines of up to $2,000 for violations of nursing regulations. Additionally, the bill requires the state to update existing statutes to align with the compact's framework for multistate licensure and information sharing.