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IN HB1059

IN HB1059
Advanced practice registered nurses.


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Introduced
01/08/2024
In Committee
01/08/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
03/15/2024

Introduced Session

2024 Regular Session

Bill Summary

Advanced practice registered nurses. Removes the requirement that an advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) have a practice agreement with a collaborating physician. Removes a provision requiring an APRN to operate under a collaborative practice agreement or the privileges granted by a hospital governing board. Removes certain provisions concerning the audit of practice agreements. Allows an APRN with prescriptive authority to prescribe a schedule II controlled substance for weight reduction or to control obesity. Makes conforming changes.

AI Summary

This bill removes the requirement that an advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) have a practice agreement with a collaborating physician. It also removes provisions requiring an APRN to operate under a collaborative practice agreement or the privileges granted by a hospital governing board. The bill allows an APRN with prescriptive authority to prescribe a schedule II controlled substance for weight reduction or to control obesity, and makes other conforming changes.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (4)

Last Action

First reading: referred to Committee on Public Health (on 01/08/2024)

Bill Topics

Health
  • ‐ Regulation of Doctors and Health Facilities
  • ‐ Regulation of Health-Related Occupations and Services

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