Nurse temporary permits extended from 60 to 90 days.

HF 499 extends the validity period for temporary nursing permits in Minnesota from 60 to 90 days. It directly affects nurses applying for licensure by endorsement (from another state) or reregistration after completing a refresher course, who currently hold temporary permits. The bill amends Minnesota Statutes section 148.212 by changing the permit duration in two specific scenarios: (1) for out-of-state licensed nurses awaiting board action, and (2) for nurses in structured refresher programs. This change provides a longer grace period for these applicants to secure full licensure without interruption. The bill makes a specific, concrete change to permit timelines with no additional provisions.