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GA HB213Controlled substances; full practice authority for advance practice registered nurses; provide
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Introduced
02/01/2021
02/01/2021
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
04/04/2022
04/04/2022
Introduced Session
2021-2022 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT To amend Code Section 16-13-21, Part 3 of Article 16 of Chapter 2 of Title 20, Article 6 of Chapter 4 of Title 26, Title 31, Article 1 of Chapter 26 of Title 43, and Chapter 34 of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to definitions relative to controlled substances; health of students; pharmacies; health; registered professional nurses; and physicians, acupuncture, physician assistants, and others, respectively, so as to provide full practice authority for advanced practice registered nurses; to authorize the Georgia Board of Nursing to enact rules and regulations; to provide for definitions; to provide for applicability; to provide for statutory construction under the Medical Practice Act; to repeal a provision on delegation of certain medical acts to advanced practice registered nurses by physicians; to provide for conforming changes; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill aims to provide full practice authority for advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs) in Georgia. Key provisions include:
1. Authorizing APRNs to order, prescribe, and administer various medical treatments, drugs, and tests without physician oversight. This includes the ability to make pronouncements of death.
2. Allowing APRNs to have the same authority as physicians when a signature, certification, or other endorsement is required by law.
3. Granting the Georgia Board of Nursing the authority to enact rules and regulations for APRNs, including those performing acts previously authorized under a physician's supervision.
4. Repealing the previous requirement for APRNs to have a nurse protocol agreement or job description with a supervising physician.
5. Making conforming changes throughout Georgia's laws to reflect the expanded scope of practice for APRNs.
Overall, this bill aims to give APRNs in Georgia full autonomy to practice medicine without needing direct physician oversight or supervision, expanding their role in the healthcare system.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (6)
Debra Bazemore (D)*,
Camia Hopson (D)*,
Derrick Jackson (D)*,
Mary Robichaux (D)*,
Kim Schofield (D)*,
Sandra Scott (D)*,
Last Action
House Second Readers (on 02/03/2021)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| BillText | https://www.legis.ga.gov/api/legislation/document/20212022/196410 |
| Bill | https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59175 |
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