KS HB2532

Establishes a voluntary impaired provider program for nurses with substance abuse or mental health conditions, with a minimum one-year duration including random drug testing and evaluations at the participant's expense

Successful program completion results in no disciplinary action on the license and no disclosure requirement, though participation may be considered for subsequent violations

Expands grounds for license discipline to include felony convictions, misdemeanors involving alcohol, drugs, crimes against persons, theft, or dishonesty where the applicant has not demonstrated sufficient rehabilitation

Allows the board to revoke licenses of individuals who fail to renew or voluntarily surrender while under investigation, and authorizes civil fines up to $2,000 for first violations, $3,000 for second, and $5,000 for third and subsequent violations

Permits reinstatement of revoked licenses after three years upon demonstration of rehabilitation by clear and convincing evidence, with specific criteria including moral fitness, competence, and conduct since discipline