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KS HB2157

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/29/2025

Primary Sponsor

Health and Human Services

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Adds COVID-19 to the list of health conditions pharmacists may test for and treat under statewide protocols, joining influenza, streptococcal pharyngitis, and urinary tract infections

  • Requires the collaborative drug therapy management advisory committee to establish statewide protocols specifying approved medications, pharmacist training requirements, documentation standards, and patient communication requirements

  • Authorizes the Board of Pharmacy to deny, revoke, or suspend a pharmacist's license for violating these provisions or failing to follow established protocols

  • Amends K.S.A. 2024 Supp. 65-16,131 and takes effect upon publication in the statute book

Legislative Description

Expanding pharmacist's scope of practice to include point-of-care testing for and treatment of COVID-19.

Last Action

House Withdrawn from Committee on Health and Human Services; Referred to Committee on Insurance

3/13/2026

Committee Referrals

Insurance3/13/2026
Health and Human Services3/5/2026
Insurance3/4/2026
Health and Human Services1/29/2025

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