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Introduced
04/15/2024
04/15/2024
In Committee
04/15/2024
04/15/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024
12/31/2024
Introduced Session
2023-2024 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Amending the act of May 22, 1951 (P.L.317, No.69), entitled "An act relating to the practice of professional nursing; providing for the licensing of nurses and for the revocation and suspension of such licenses, subject to appeal, and for their reinstatement; providing for the renewal of such licenses; regulating nursing in general; prescribing penalties and repealing certain laws," further providing for continuing nursing education.
AI Summary
This bill amends The Professional Nursing Law to require registered nurses and licensed practical nurses seeking license renewal to complete one hour of continuing education in older adult abuse recognition and reporting during each two-year license period. The bill outlines specific requirements and penalties related to this new continuing education mandate, including consequences for failing to comply with the audit and documentation requirements. The bill also provides for the possibility of waivers in certain hardship situations.
Committee Categories
Labor and Employment
Sponsors (36)
Tarik Khan (D)*,
Anthony Bellmon (D),
Lisa Borowski (D),
Heather Boyd (D),
Johanny Cepeda-Freytiz (D),
Missy Cerrato (D),
Joe Ciresi (D),
Dave Delloso (D),
Roni Green (D),
Nancy Guenst (D),
Carol Hill-Evans (D),
Joe Hohenstein (D),
Tom Jones (R),
Carol Kazeem (D),
Malcolm Kenyatta (D),
Bridget Kosierowski (D),
Robert Leadbeter (R),
Milou Mackenzie (R),
Maureen Madden (D),
Kristin Marcell (R),
La'Tasha Mayes (D),
Brian Munroe (D),
Jason Ortitay (R),
Danielle Otten (D),
Darisha Parker (D),
Tarah Probst (D),
David Rowe (R),
Mark Rozzi (D),
Steve Samuelson (D),
Ben Sanchez (D),
Mike Schlossberg (D),
Lou Schmitt (R),
Melissa Shusterman (D),
Tim Twardzik (R),
Dan Williams (D),
Dave Zimmerman (R),
Last Action
Referred to PROFESSIONAL LICENSURE (on 04/15/2024)
Bill Topics
Health
- ‐ Health Manpower and Training
- ‐ Long-term Care and Elderly Issues
- ‐ Regulation of Health-Related Occupations and Services
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/billinfo/bill_history.cfm?syear=2023&sind=0&body=H&type=B&bn=2213 | 04/15/2024 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/legis/PN/Public/btCheck.cfm?txtType=PDF&sessYr=2023&sessInd=0&billBody=H&billTyp=B&billNbr=2213&pn=2934 | 04/15/2024 |
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