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KS HB2509
KS HB2509Adding advanced practice registered nurse to the definition of healthcare provider for purposes of the healthcare provider insurance availability act.
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Introduced
01/21/2026
01/21/2026
In Committee
02/16/2026
02/16/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT concerning health and healthcare; relating to the healthcare provider insurance availability act; adding advanced practice registered nurse to the definition of healthcare provider; adding an advanced practice registered nurse position to the board of governors of the healthcare stabilization fund; amending K.S.A. 40-3403 and K.S.A. 2025 Supp. 40-3401 and repealing the existing section sections.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Healthcare Provider Insurance Availability Act to include advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs) as healthcare providers for insurance purposes, and also adds an APRN position to the board of governors that administers the Healthcare Stabilization Fund, which is a fund established to pay for damages from medical malpractice claims that exceed a provider's basic insurance coverage. Specifically, the bill expands the definition of "healthcare provider" to encompass any APRN licensed or granted temporary authorization by the board of nursing to practice as an advanced practice nurse, effective January 1, 2028, and also adds an APRN to the 12-member board of governors, which oversees the fund and is composed of representatives from various medical professional organizations.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (0)
No sponsors listed
Other Sponsors (1)
Health and Human Services (House)
Last Action
House Final Action - Passed as amended; Yea: 89 Nay: 33 (on 02/19/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://kslegislature.gov/li/b2025_26/measures/hb2509/ |
| Analysis - Supplemental Note: As Amended by House Committee | https://kslegislature.gov/li/b2025_26/measures/documents/supp_note_hb2509_01_0000.pdf |
| BillText | https://kslegislature.gov/li/b2025_26/measures/documents/hb2509_01_0000.pdf |
| House Committee on Health and Human Services Report | https://kslegislature.gov/li/b2025_26/measures/documents/cr_2026_hb2509_h_3632.pdf |
| BillText | https://kslegislature.gov/li/b2025_26/measures/documents/hb2509_00_0000.pdf |
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