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KS HB2478
Bill
Status
2/11/2026
Primary Sponsor
Health and Human Services
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AI Summary
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Expands the definition of "applicant" under K.S.A. 74-1112 to explicitly include advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs) and registered nurse anesthetists, in addition to professional nurses, practical nurses, and mental health technicians
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Authorizes the Kansas Board of Nursing to require fingerprinting and state and national criminal history record checks for license applicants
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Establishes the criminal background and fingerprinting fund in the state treasury to cover costs paid to the Kansas Bureau of Investigation for processing background checks
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Board of Nursing sets fingerprinting fees at amounts necessary to reimburse processing costs, with fees deposited into the dedicated fund
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Takes effect upon publication in the Kansas statute book
Legislative Description
Requiring that advanced practice registered nurses and registered nurse anesthetists submit to a criminal history check upon application for a nursing license.
Last Action
Senate Final Action - Passed; Yea: 38 Nay: 1
3/13/2026