HF499 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))
Nurse temporary permits extended from 60 to 90 days.
Related bill: SF1643
AI Generated Summary
Purpose
This bill changes how long a nurse can hold a temporary, nonrenewable permit to practice while waiting for licensure or reregistration. It extends the maximum duration from 60 days to 90 days. The permit remains nonrenewable and is intended to help nurses work during the licensure process, under specific conditions and rules set by the licensing board.
Main Provisions
- The licensing board may issue a nonrenewable temporary permit to practice professional or practical nursing to an applicant for licensure or reregistration.
- Requirements to issue the permit include paying the applicable licensure or reregistration fee and the permit fee, and following the board’s rules.
- The applicant must not be the subject of a pending investigation or disciplinary action, and must not be disqualified for other reasons.
- The permit is valid either until the board takes action on the application or for up to 60 90 days, whichever comes first (the bill specifies the 90-day extension).
- For licensure by endorsement under section 148.211 subdivision 2, if the applicant is currently licensed to practice nursing in another state, territory, Canadian province, the permit follows the same validity rule.
- For licensure by endorsement under section 148.211 subdivision 2 or for reregistration under section 148.231 subdivision 5, if the applicant is currently enrolled in a formal structured refresher course (or equivalent) that includes clinical practice, the permit may be issued under the same conditions.
Significant Changes to Existing Law
- Extends the maximum duration of a nonrenewable temporary nursing permit from 60 days to 90 days.
- Keeps the permit nonrenewable and contingent on meeting fee and board-rule requirements and on not being under investigation or discipline.
- Maintains two qualifying scenarios for temporary permits: licensure by endorsement from another jurisdiction and participation in a structured refresher course with clinical practice.
Relevant Terms nonrenewable temporary permit temporary permit to practice nursing professional nursing practical nursing licensure by endorsement endorsement under section 148.211 subdivision 2 reregistration section 148.231 subdivision 5 refresher course clinical practice board Minnesota Statutes 2024 section 148.212 subdivision 1 pending investigation disciplinary action board rules licensure fee permit fee
Actions
| Date | Chamber | Where | Type | Name | Committee Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| February 13, 2025 | House | Action | Introduction and first reading, referred to | Health Finance and Policy | |
| February 20, 2025 | House | Action | Author added |
Citations
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"summary": "This bill amends Minnesota Statutes 2024 section 148.212, subdivision 1, to extend the validity period of a nonrenewable temporary permit to practice nursing from 60 days to 90 days.",
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"Extends the duration of the nonrenewable temporary permit from 60 days to 90 days, whichever comes first (board action or expiry)."
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"citation": "148.212",
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"analysis": {
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"summary": "This bill references Minnesota Statutes 2024 section 148.211, subdivision 2, in describing licensure by endorsement; no changes are made to this statute.",
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"No amendments to section 148.211, subdivision 2; cross-reference retained."
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},
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"analysis": {
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"summary": "This bill references Minnesota Statutes 2024 section 148.231, subdivision 5, in describing reregistration; no changes are made to this statute.",
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"No amendments to section 148.231, subdivision 5; cross-reference retained."
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]Progress through the legislative process
In Committee