SB45,1338,16 441.06 (3) A Except as provided in s. 441.09 (1) (c), a registered nurse practicing for compensation shall, on or before the applicable renewal date determined by the department under s. 440.08 (2), submit to the board on furnished forms a statement giving name, residence, and other facts that the board requires, with the applicable renewal fee determined by the department under s. 440.03 (9) (a).

SB45,2736 Section 2736. 441.06 (4) of the statutes is amended to read:

SB45,1339,4 441.06 (4) Except as provided in ss. 257.03 and 440.077, no person may practice or attempt to practice professional nursing, nor use the title, letters, or anything else to indicate that he or she is a registered or professional nurse unless he or she is licensed under this section. Except as provided in ss. 257.03 and 440.077, no person not so licensed may use in connection with his or her nursing employment or vocation any title or anything else to indicate that he or she is a trained, certified or graduate nurse. This subsection does not apply to any registered nurse who holds a multistate license, as defined in s. 441.51 (2) (h), issued by a jurisdiction, other than this state, that has adopted the nurse licensure compact under s. 441.51.

SB45,2737 Section 2737. 441.06 (7) of the statutes is renumbered 441.09 (7) and amended to read:

SB45,1339,9 441.09 (7) Civil liability. No person certified licensed as an advanced practice registered nurse prescriber under s. 441.16 (2) this section is liable for civil damages for any of the following:

SB45,1339,14 (a) Reporting in good faith to the department of transportation under s. 146.82 (3) a patient’s name and other information relevant to a physical or mental condition of the patient that in the advanced practice nurse prescriber’s registered nurse’s judgment impairs the patient’s ability to exercise reasonable and ordinary control over a motor vehicle.

SB45,1339,19 (b) In good faith, not reporting to the department of transportation under s. 146.82 (3) a patient’s name and other information relevant to a physical or mental condition of the patient that in the advanced practice nurse prescriber’s registered nurse’s judgment does not impair the patient’s ability to exercise reasonable and ordinary control over a motor vehicle.

SB45,2738 Section 2738. 441.07 (1g) (intro.) of the statutes is amended to read:

SB45,1340,5 441.07 (1g) (intro.) Subject to the rules promulgated under s. 440.03 (1), the board may deny an initial license or revoke, limit, suspend, or deny the renewal of a license of a registered nurse, nurse-midwife advanced practice registered nurse, or licensed practical nurse; deny an initial certificate or revoke, limit, suspend, or deny the renewal of a certificate to prescribe drugs or devices granted under s. 441.16; or reprimand a registered nurse, nurse-midwife advanced practice registered nurse, or licensed practical nurse, if the board finds that the applicant or licensee committed any of the following:

SB45,2739 Section 2739. 441.07 (1g) (a) of the statutes is amended to read:

SB45,1340,7 441.07 (1g) (a) Fraud in the procuring or renewal of the certificate or license.

SB45,2740 Section 2740. 441.07 (1g) (c) of the statutes is amended to read:

SB45,1340,12 441.07 (1g) (c) Acts which that show the registered nurse, nurse-midwife advanced practice registered nurse, or licensed practical nurse to be unfit or incompetent by reason of negligence, abuse of alcohol or other drugs, or mental incompetency.

SB45,2741 Section 2741. 441.07 (1g) (e) of the statutes is amended to read:

SB45,1340,17 441.07 (1g) (e) A violation of any state or federal law that regulates prescribing or dispensing drugs or devices, if the person has a certificate to prescribe drugs or devices under s. 441.16 may issue prescription orders under s. 441.09 (2).

SB45,2742 Section 2742. 441.09 of the statutes is created to read:

SB45,1340,22 441.09 Advanced practice registered nurses; civil liability exemption. (1) License. (a) An applicant who satisfies all of the following requirements may apply to the board for initial licensure by the board as an advanced practice registered nurse:

SB45,1340,23 1. The applicant satisfies one of the following criteria:

SB45,1341,2 a. The applicant holds a valid license to practice as a registered nurse issued under s. 441.06 (1), (1c), or (1m).

SB45,1341,4 b. The applicant applies concurrently for a license under s. 441.06 (1), (1c), or (1m) with the application for a license under this paragraph.

SB45,1341,7 c. The applicant is a registered nurse who holds a multistate license, as defined in s. 441.51 (2) (h), issued by a jurisdiction, other than this state, that has adopted the nurse licensure compact.

SB45,1341,9 2. The applicant provides evidence satisfactory to the board that he or she satisfies one of the following criteria:

SB45,1341,14 a. The applicant has completed a graduate-level or postgraduate-level education program that is approved by the board and that prepares the applicant for the practice of advanced practice registered nursing in one of the 4 recognized roles, and the applicant holds a current certification by a national certifying body approved by the board.

SB45,1341,18 b. On January 1, 2026, the applicant was licensed as a registered nurse in this state and was practicing in a recognized role, and the applicant satisfies additional criteria established by the board by rule under sub. (6) (a) 3. relating to practice, education, or certification.

SB45,1341,19 3. The applicant pays the fee specified under s. 440.05 (1).

SB45,1341,21 4. The applicant provides to the board evidence of any malpractice liability insurance coverage required under sub. (5).

SB45,1341,23 5. If the applicant is applying to receive a certified nurse-midwife specialty designation under par. (b) 1., the applicant does all of the following:

SB45,1342,2 a. Provides evidence satisfactory to the board that the applicant is currently certified by the American Midwifery Certification Board or its successor.

SB45,1342,3 b. Files with the board any plan required under sub. (3m) (i).