SB19-154 Summary

• Extends the sunset date for State Board of Nursing regulation of psychiatric technicians from July 1, 2019 to September 1, 2034.

• Replaces "accredited" with "approved" terminology throughout psychiatric technician education and licensing statutes for consistency.

• Updates application and licensing procedures to use modern language ("must submit" instead of "shall file a written") and allows board-approved application methods.

• Creates new confidential agreement provisions allowing psychiatric technicians with physical illnesses, mental health disorders, or substance use disorders to limit their practice with board oversight rather than face discipline.

• Implements 2018 sunset review recommendations from the Department of Regulatory Agencies and clarifies grounds for discipline related to health conditions and compliance with practice limitations.