SB0060Introduced in the Senate
Advanced practice registered nurses.
Introduced by Andrea Hunley, District 46
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Advanced practice registered nurses. Removes the requirement that an advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) have a practice agreement with a collaborating physician. Removes a provision requiring an APRN to operate under a collaborative practice agreement or the privileges granted by a hospital governing board. Removes certain provisions concerning the audit of practice agreements. Allows an APRN with prescriptive authority to prescribe a schedule II controlled substance for weight reduction or to control obesity. Makes conforming changes.
Where it stands
Senator Garten added as coauthor
January 8, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
No recorded vote is available for this bill yet.
Bill history
Authored by Senators Hunley, Goode, Niezgodski
First reading: referred to Committee on Health and Provider Services
Senator Niezgodski removed as third author
Senator Niezgodski added as coauthor
Senator Garten added as coauthor
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