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KS SB41

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/21/2025

Primary Sponsor

Public Health and Welfare

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • 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

  • Enables these APRNs to participate in the healthcare stabilization fund and obtain professional liability insurance coverage through the state's system

  • Expands coverage beyond nurse-midwives and nurse anesthetists, who were already included as healthcare providers under existing law

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Public Health and Welfare1/22/2025

Full Bill Text

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