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Introduced
01/14/2025
01/14/2025
In Committee
01/14/2025
01/14/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
126th General Assembly
Bill Summary
Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Adding Section 40-33-31 So As To Provide The Board Of Nursing May Grant Full Practice Authority To Advanced Practice Registered Nurses Who Meet Certain Criteria, To Provide Requirements Of The Board, And To Provide Definitions; By Amending Section 40-33-20, Relating To Definitions Concerning The Practice Of Nursing, So As To Make Conforming Changes And Other Revisions; By Amending Section 40-33-34, Relating To Advanced Practice Registered Nurse Application Requirements, Practice Agreements, Allowed Medical Acts, And Prescriptive Authority, Among Other Things, So As To Make Conforming Changes And Other Changes; By Amending Section 40-33-42, Relating To Delegation Of Tasks To Unlicensed Assistive Personnel, So As To Make Conforming Changes; And By Amending Section 40-33-110, Relating To Grounds For Discipline Of Licensees, So As To Make Conforming Changes.
AI Summary
This bill establishes a pathway for Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRNs) in South Carolina to obtain full practice authority, which allows them to independently perform medical acts without a practice agreement with a physician. To qualify for full practice authority, an APRN must complete 2,000 clinical hours after initial licensure, possess malpractice insurance, and receive approval from the Board of Nursing. Once granted, full practice authority enables APRNs to independently order and interpret diagnostic data, prescribe medications, diagnose patients, delegate therapeutic measures, and perform various medical and non-medical acts within their nursing specialty. The bill modifies existing definitions and regulations to accommodate this new practice status, including changes to how medical acts can be performed, prescriptive authority, and professional responsibilities. The bill also updates requirements for APRNs who have not yet obtained full practice authority, maintaining their existing practice agreements with physicians. These changes aim to expand healthcare access by allowing highly trained and experienced APRNs more autonomy in providing patient care, while still maintaining professional standards and oversight by the Board of Nursing. The new provisions will take effect upon the Governor's approval.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (7)
Mark Smith (R)*,
Gary Brewer (R),
Gilda Cobb-Hunter (D),
Neal Collins (R),
Chris Murphy (R),
Tommy Pope (R),
Spencer Wetmore (D),
Last Action
Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Wetmore (on 03/06/2025)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.scstatehouse.gov/billsearch.php?billnumbers=3580&session=126&summary=B |
| BillText | https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess126_2025-2026/prever/3580_20241212.htm |
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