Bill > HB2528

This bill makes several changes to the Kansas State Board of Nursing's powers and responsibilities, primarily to protect nurses and clarify its disciplinary actions. Key provisions include voiding any board actions taken between January 1, 2005, and July 1, 2026, that were based on certain non-practice-related violations, such as issues with license renewal or lapsed licenses, and requiring the board to notify entities if it previously shared such voided information. It also allows for late license renewal for professional, practical, and advanced practice registered nurses with a set fee, limits the definition of unprofessional conduct to acts directly related to the practice of nursing, and prohibits the board from retaliating against nurses for lawful actions they take against the board, creating a civil cause of action for violations of this prohibition. Furthermore, board members will now be subject to senate confirmation, and the board will be required to issue refunds for overpayments or duplicate payments.

Health and Social Services

Health and Human Services (House)

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