Bill > HB2528

This bill makes several changes to the Kansas State Board of Nursing's powers and responsibilities, primarily focusing on disciplinary actions, license renewals, and board operations. Key provisions include voiding any board actions related to certain non-practice violations that occurred after January 1, 2005, and requiring the board to notify entities if it has shared such voided information and to take steps to stop its dissemination; it also establishes a civil cause of action for individuals harmed by the board's failure to comply with these provisions. The bill allows for late license renewals for professional, practical, and advanced practice registered nurses, setting a fee of $300 for such late renewals, and clarifies that "unprofessional conduct" is limited to acts directly related to the practice of nursing and does not include issues like late license renewals or civil debt payments. Furthermore, it prohibits the board from taking retaliatory action against a licensee for lawful actions taken against the board, creating a civil cause of action for violations of this prohibition, and mandates that board members be subject to Senate confirmation. The bill also requires the board to issue refunds for overpayments or duplicate payments upon request and makes other amendments related to license renewal notices, investigation timelines, and the qualifications and appointment of board members.

Health and Social Services

Health and Human Services (House)

https://kslegislature.gov/li/b2025_26/measures/hb2528/