SB3445Introduced in the Senate
KIDNEY TREATMENT DELEGATE ACT
Introduced by William Cunningham, District 18
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Creates the Kidney Disease Treatment Delegation Act. Provides that, notwithstanding any provision of the Nurse Practice Act or any rule of the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation to the contrary, delegation, including, but not limited to, delegation of the performance of central venous catheter procedures in a kidney disease treatment center, shall only be allowed if the individual receiving delegation is a licensed practical nurse who has obtained the proper training, education, and experience or a certified dialysis technician who currently holds, or is in the process of acquiring, the necessary experience to apply for and obtain certification as a certified clinical hemodialysis technician by the Nephrology Nursing Certification Commission or a Certified Hemodialysis Technologist/Technician by the Board of Nephrology Examiners Nursing and Technology. Sets forth additional provisions concerning delegation of duties in a kidney disease treatment center. Provides that the Department is authorized to adopt rules for the administration and enforcement of the Act, and the rules may define standards and criteria for the necessary training, education, and experience for licensed practical nurses to obtain before receiving delegation under the Act. Amends the Nurse Practice Act. Provides that a violation of the Kidney Disease Treatment Delegation Act is grounds for disciplinary action. Effective immediately.
Where it stands
Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0728
July 31, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House votes
2 recorded votes · each counted separately
Senate votes
3 recorded votes · each counted separately
HouseStage: House Third Reading · May 21, 2026
108
Yes
0
No
1
Absent or Not Voting
109 representatives recorded in this House vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each representative voted
| Representative | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Aaron Ortiz | 1 | Yes |
| Elizabeth Hernandez | 2 | Yes |
| Lilian Jimenez | 4 | Yes |
| Kimberly Du Buclet | 5 | Yes |
| Sonya Harper | 6 | Yes |
| Emanuel Welch | 7 | Yes |
| LaShawn Ford | 8 | Yes |
| Yolanda Morris | 9 | Yes |
| Jawaharial Williams | 10 | Yes |
| Ann Williams | 11 | Yes |
Bill history
Filed with Secretary by Sen. Bill Cunningham
First Reading
Referred to Assignments
Assigned to Licensed Activities
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Javier L. Cervantes
Postponed - Licensed Activities
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Dave Syverson
Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Christopher Belt
Do Pass Licensed Activities; 008-000-000
Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading March 12, 2026
Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Bill Cunningham
Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments
Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Assignments Refers to Licensed Activities
Second Reading
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading April 15, 2026
Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Recommend Do Adopt Licensed Activities; 008-000-000
Recalled to Second Reading
Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Adopted; Cunningham
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading
Third Reading - Passed; 054-001-000
Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Sara Feigenholtz
Arrived in House
Chief House Sponsor Rep. Robert "Bob" Rita
First Reading
Referred to Rules Committee
Assigned to Health Care Licenses Committee
Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Mattie Hunter
Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. William E Hauter
Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Theresa Mah
Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Sharon Chung
Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Rick Ryan
Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Aarón M. Ortíz
Do Pass / Short Debate Health Care Licenses Committee; 014-000-000
Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
Second Reading - Short Debate
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate
Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed 108-000-000
Passed Both Houses
Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Yolonda Morris
Sent to the Governor
Governor Approved
Effective Date July 31, 2026
Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0728
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