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AB 1082

Nursing: students in out-of-state nursing programs.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Heath Flora

Allows out-of-state nursing students to complete clinical placements in CA, requiring BRN regulations to facilitate this and out-of-state program approval.

In committee: Held under submission.
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Bill Summary · AB 1082

Summary of AB 1082: Nursing: students in out-of-state nursing programs

Purpose and Intent

The main purpose of AB 1082 is to allow nursing students enrolled in out-of-state nursing programs to complete clinical placement requirements in California. This bill aims to address the challenge of finding sufficient clinical placement opportunities for nursing students, which has become increasingly difficult as the demand for nurses continues to grow.

Key Provisions

  • Permits nursing students enrolled in out-of-state nursing programs to complete their clinical placements in California, provided they meet certain requirements.
  • Requires the Board of Registered Nursing to develop regulations to facilitate the placement of out-of-state nursing students in California clinical settings.
  • Mandates that out-of-state nursing programs seeking to place students in California must obtain approval from the Board of Registered Nursing and comply with state regulations.
  • Stipulates that out-of-state nursing students completing clinical placements in California must be supervised by qualified California-licensed registered nurses.

Affected Parties

  • Nursing students enrolled in out-of-state nursing programs who wish to complete clinical placements in California.
  • Out-of-state nursing programs seeking to place their students in California clinical settings.
  • California healthcare facilities and hospitals that may host out-of-state nursing students for clinical placements.
  • The Board of Registered Nursing, which will be responsible for developing and enforcing the regulations governing these clinical placements.

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

  • If passed, AB 1082 would go into effect on January 1, 2026.
  • The Board of Registered Nursing would have until July 1, 2026, to develop the regulations necessary to implement the bill's provisions.
  • Out-of-state nursing programs would need to obtain approval from the Board of Registered Nursing before placing their students in California clinical settings.
  • The bill is currently in committee and has been held under submission, meaning its progress is temporarily paused while the committee further considers its implications and provisions.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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