Verification of licensure prior to hiring.
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 335.075
in effect335.075. Verification of licensure prior to hiring. — 1. Before hiring a registered nurse, licensed practical nurse, or advanced practice registered nurse in Missouri, an employer shall verify that the applicant has a current, valid license to practice nursing under chapter 335 . This section shall not apply for employment which does not require the possession of a current, valid license to practice nursing.
2. Employers shall have a process in place to verify licensure status of each registered nurse, licensed practical nurse, or advanced practice registered nurse coinciding with the license renewal.
(L. 2010 H.B. 2226, et al.)
Source: Open US Law by Vaquill AI (CC BY 4.0)URL: https://revisor.mo.gov/main/OneSection.aspx?section=335.075Fetched: 10/17/2026
