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).

SB45,1342,5 6. The applicant does not have an arrest or conviction record, subject to ss. 111.321, 111.322, and 111.335.

SB45,1342,8 7. The applicant meets any other criteria established by the board by rule under sub. (6) (a) 3. relating to the education, training, or experience required for each recognized role.

SB45,1342,14 (b) 1. a. Subject to s. 441.07 (1g), the board shall grant an advanced practice registered nurse license to an applicant the board determines meets the requirements under par. (a). The board shall also grant a person who is granted a license under this subd. 1. a. one or more specialty designations corresponding to the recognized roles for which the board determines that the person qualifies based on the person’s qualifications under par. (a).

SB45,1342,20 b. The board shall grant an advanced practice registered nurse license to each individual who, on the day before the effective date of this subd. 1. b. .... [LRB inserts date], was certified to issue prescription orders under s. 441.16, 2023 stats. The board shall also grant a person who is granted a license under this subd. 1. b. one or more specialty designations corresponding to the recognized roles for which the board determines that the person qualifies based on the person’s qualifications.