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Introduced
02/06/2026
02/06/2026
In Committee
02/24/2026
02/24/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
104th General Assembly
Bill Summary
Amends the Nurse Practice Act. In provisions concerning registered professional nurse licensure by examination, provides that, prior to September 1, 2029 (rather than September 1, 2026), no professional nursing program shall be placed on probationary status for failing to reach a licensure examination passage rate of less than 75%.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Nurse Practice Act, which governs the licensing of nurses. Specifically, it changes the timeline for when professional nursing programs can be placed on probationary status for failing to meet a minimum licensure examination passage rate. Currently, a program can face probation if less than 75% of its graduates pass the registered professional nurse (RN) licensure examination by September 1, 2026. This bill extends that deadline to September 1, 2029, meaning nursing programs will have an additional three years before this specific probationary measure can be applied. The RN licensure examination is a standardized test that graduates must pass to become licensed registered nurses.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Assigned to Health Care Licenses Committee (on 02/24/2026)
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