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MS HB1313
MS HB1313CRNAs; exempt from requirement for collaborative agreement after completion of certain practice hours.
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Introduced
01/19/2026
01/19/2026
In Committee
01/19/2026
01/19/2026
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 73-15-9, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Composition Of The Mississippi Board Of Nursing To Include A Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist As A Member; 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 Registered Nurse Anesthetists Who Have Completed Not Less Than 8,000 Practice Hours Are Exempt From Maintaining A Collaborative/consultative Relationship With A Licensed Physician Or Dentist; To Provide That Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists May Apply Hours Worked Before The Effective Date Of This Act To Fulfill The Practice Hour Requirement; To Conform Certain Provisions With The Mississippi Medical Cannabis Act; 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 allow Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs) to practice independently without a collaborative agreement with a physician or dentist once they have accumulated at least 8,000 hours of practice, with hours worked before the bill's effective date counting towards this requirement. The bill also makes several other changes, including expanding the definition of advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs) to include clinical nurse specialists, adding a CRNA to the Mississippi Board of Nursing, and conforming certain provisions with the Mississippi Medical Cannabis Act, which allows APRNs to issue written certifications for medical cannabis. Additionally, the bill clarifies definitions related to nursing practice and disciplinary actions, ensuring that APRNs are included in these provisions.
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 |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1313.xml |
| BillText | https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2026/html/HB/1300-1399/HB1313IN.htm |
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