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MS HB40
MS HB40Advanced practice registered nurses; revise certain provisions related to, including the collaboration agreement requirement.
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Introduced
01/07/2026
01/07/2026
In Committee
01/07/2026
01/07/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
02/03/2026
02/03/2026
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An Act To Amend Section 73-15-3, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Include Advanced Practice Registered Nurses In The Statement Of Purpose Of The Mississippi Nursing Practice Law; To Amend Section 73-15-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Delete Certain Definitions And Revise Certain Definitions In The Nursing Practice Law Regarding Advanced Nursing Practice; To Amend Section 73-15-20, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise Certain Provisions Relating To The Practice Of Advanced Nursing Practice Nurses; To Provide That Certified Nurse Practitioners, Certified Nurse Midwives, And Clinical Nurse Specialists Shall Be Exempt From The Requirement Of Maintaining A Collaborative/consultative Relationship With A Licensed Physician Or Dentist After Completing 3,600 Practice Hours; To Provide That Certified Nurse Practitioners, Certified Nurse Midwives, And Clinical Nurse Specialists May Apply Hours Worked Before July 1, 2026, To Fulfill The Hour Requirement; To Amend Section 73-15-29, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Include Advanced Practice Registered Nurses In The Provisions Relating To Grounds For Disciplinary Actions Against Nurses; To Amend Section 41-21-131, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform To The Provisions Of This Act; And For Related Purposes.
AI Summary
This bill amends Mississippi law to include advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs) in the statement of purpose for the Mississippi Nursing Practice Law, revises definitions related to advanced nursing practice, and modifies provisions concerning their practice. A key change is that certified nurse practitioners, certified nurse midwives, and clinical nurse specialists will be exempt from the requirement to maintain a collaborative or consultative relationship with a licensed physician or dentist after completing 3,600 hours of practice, and they can count hours worked before July 1, 2026, towards this requirement. The bill also clarifies that APRNs, including certified nurse practitioners, certified nurse midwives, and clinical nurse specialists, are subject to disciplinary actions by the Board of Nursing, and it updates definitions and conforming language related to these nursing roles and their practice.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Died In Committee (on 02/03/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0040.xml |
| BillText | https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2026/html/HB/0001-0099/HB0040IN.htm |
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