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AR HB1780

Bill

Status

Passed

4/19/2021

Primary Sponsor

Mary Bentley

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Origin

House of Representatives

93rd General Assembly (2021 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Amends Arkansas Code § 17-87-304 to allow licensed practical nurse educational programs to be provided by post-secondary educational institutions, hospitals, or consortiums of five or more skilled nursing facilities.

  • Amends Arkansas Code § 17-87-704 to allow medication assistive person training courses to be provided by post-secondary educational institutions, hospitals, or consortiums of five or more skilled nursing facilities.

  • Expands training options for both licensed practical nurses and medication assistive persons beyond traditional providers.

  • Bill was approved on April 19, 2021.

Legislative Description

To Amend The Laws Concerning Medication Assistive Persons; And To Allow Education Programs For Licensed Practical Nurses In Certain Facilities.

Last Action

Notification that HB1780 is now Act 759

4/19/2021

Committee Referrals

Public Health, Welfare And Labor4/6/2021
Public Health, Welfare and Labor3/17/2021

Full Bill Text

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