CT SB00414

Expands the authority of advanced practice registered nurses to provide medical certifications and signatures across multiple Connecticut statutes, allowing them to operate alongside physicians in various healthcare and administrative contexts.

Permits advanced practice registered nurses to certify that physical education is medically contraindicated for students, authorize immunization exemptions, and determine if students pose a health danger at institutions of higher education.

Allows advanced practice registered nurses to certify medical conditions for disability exemptions, tax relief applications, utility service continuity during hardship cases, and extended work hours for certain populations.

Authorizes advanced practice registered nurses to provide medical documentation for life insurance accelerated benefits, workers' compensation claims, family and medical leave, and life settlement contracts.

All changes take effect October 1, 2012, amending 20 existing Connecticut General Statutes sections related to education, taxation, utilities, labor, insurance, and workers' compensation.