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ID S1240

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

2/18/2020

Primary Sponsor

Health and Welfare Committee

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Origin

Senate

2020 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Adds Section 54-1420 to Idaho Code Chapter 14, Title 54 (nurse licensing regulations).
  • Allows advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs) to fulfill signature, certification, stamp, verification, affidavit, or endorsement requirements that state law or rules require from physicians.
  • Specifies that eligible APRNs include certified nurse practitioners, certified nurse midwives, certified registered nurse anesthetists, and clinical nurse specialists.
  • Clarifies that this authority does not expand the scope of practice for APRNs beyond their existing legal authority.

Legislative Description

Adds to existing law to provide verification authority to advanced practice registered nurses.

NURSES

Last Action

Session Law Chapter 20 Effective: 07/01/2020

2/18/2020

Committee Referrals

Health and Welfare2/4/2020
Health and Welfare1/23/2020
Judiciary and Rules1/22/2020

Full Bill Text

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