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PA SB25
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Introduced
01/22/2025
01/22/2025
In Committee
01/22/2025
01/22/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 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 title, for definitions, for State Board of Nursing, for dietitian-nutritionist license required, for unauthorized practices and acts not prohibited, for temporary practice permit, for graduates of schools of other states, territories or Dominion of Canada, for persons entitled to practice, for certified registered nurse practitioners and qualifications, for scope of practice for certified registered nurse practitioners, for prescriptive authority for certified registered nurse practitioners, for Drug Review Committee, for professional liability, for reporting of multiple licensure, for continuing nursing education, for punishment for violations, for refusal, suspension or revocation of licenses, for reinstatement of license and for injunction or other process; and providing for the expiration of the State Board of Nursing's power to license certified registered nurse practitioners.
AI Summary
This bill updates Pennsylvania's Professional Nursing Law to modernize and clarify the legal framework for Advanced Practice Registered Nurse-Certified Nurse Practitioners (APRN-CNPs). The bill introduces several key changes, including establishing more comprehensive definitions for advanced practice nursing, creating a clearer licensure pathway for APRN-CNPs, and expanding their scope of practice. Specifically, it defines multiple population focus areas for APRN-CNPs (such as family health, pediatrics, and psychiatric care), establishes new requirements for initial licensure and license renewal, and provides a mechanism for APRN-CNPs with significant collaboration experience to practice with less physician oversight. The bill replaces the term "certified registered nurse practitioner" with "advanced practice registered nurse-certified nurse practitioner" and allows these professionals to perform medical diagnoses, prescribe medications, and act as licensed independent practitioners within their certified population focus area. It also updates requirements for professional liability, continuing education, and disciplinary actions, ultimately aiming to provide more flexibility and autonomy for advanced practice nurses while maintaining standards of professional competence and patient safety.
Committee Categories
Labor and Employment
Sponsors (19)
Camera Bartolotta (R)*,
Lisa Baker (R),
Lisa Boscola (D),
Amanda Cappelletti (D),
Maria Collett (D),
Carolyn Comitta (D),
Frank Farry (R),
Wayne Fontana (D),
Scott Hutchinson (R),
John Kane (D),
Wayne Langerholc (R),
Dan Laughlin (R),
James Malone (D),
Steve Santarsiero (D),
Judy Schwank (D),
Sharif Street (D),
Judy Ward (R),
Lindsey Williams (D),
Gene Yaw (R),
Last Action
Referred to Consumer Protection & Professional Licensure (on 01/22/2025)
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