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KY HB616
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/11/2026
Primary Sponsor
Steven Rudy
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AI Summary
- Amends KRS 314.121 to modify the composition of Kentucky's 17-member Board of Nursing, specifying that three registered nurse members engaged in clinical practice must provide direct bedside patient care on a daily basis
- Adds the Kentucky Hospital Association as a nominating organization, which will submit names for two of the three clinical practice RN positions on the board
- Removes the Kentucky Nurses Association from the nomination process for nursing education positions, transferring all four nursing educator nominations to the Kentucky League for Nursing
- Requires all nurse members to maintain active licensure and engagement in their respective practice areas throughout their terms, not just at the time of appointment
- Maintains existing requirements including four-year terms with Senate confirmation, a maximum of three consecutive terms, and geographic distribution across Kentucky's six congressional districts
Legislative Description
AN ACT relating to the Board of Nursing.
Licensing
Last Action
to Licensing, Occupations, & Administrative Regulations (H)
2/19/2026
Committee Referrals
Licensing, Occupations & Administrative Regulations2/19/2026
Committee On Committees2/11/2026
Full Bill Text
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