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KS SB41
Bill
Status
1/21/2025
Primary Sponsor
Public Health and Welfare
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AI Summary
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Adds advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs) with prescriptive authority under K.S.A. 65-1130 and 65-1131 to the definition of "healthcare provider" under the Healthcare Provider Insurance Availability Act
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Enables these APRNs to participate in the healthcare stabilization fund and obtain professional liability insurance coverage through the state's system
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Expands coverage beyond nurse-midwives and nurse anesthetists, who were already included as healthcare providers under existing law
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Amends K.S.A. 40-3401 and takes effect upon publication in the statute book
Legislative Description
Adding advanced practice registered nurses to the definition of healthcare provider for purposes of the healthcare provider insurance availability act.
Last Action
Senate Hearing: Thursday, February 6, 2025, 8:30 AM Room 142-S
2/6/2025