HB2478Introduced in the House
Requiring that advanced practice registered nurses and registered nurse anesthetists submit to a criminal history check upon application for a nursing license.
Introduced by Health and Human Services
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Requiring that advanced practice registered nurses and registered nurse anesthetists submit to a criminal history check upon application for a nursing license.
Where it stands
House Approved by Governor on Friday, March 20, 2026
March 23, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
Senate votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
SenateStage: Senate Final Action - Passed - Yea: 38 Nay: 1 · March 13, 2026
38
Yes
1
No
1
Absent or Not Voting
40 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
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See how each senator voted
| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Scott Hill | 70 | Yes |
| Silas Miller | 86 | Yes |
| Craig Bowser | 1 | Yes |
| Marci Francisco | 2 | Yes |
| Rick Kloos | 3 | Yes |
| David Haley | 4 | Yes |
| Jeff Klemp | 5 | Yes |
| Pat Pettey | 6 | Yes |
| Ethan Corson | 7 | Yes |
| Cindy Holscher | 8 | Yes |
Bill history
House Introduced
House Referred to Committee on Health and Human Services
House Hearing: Tuesday, February 3, 2026, 1:30 PM Room 112-N
House Committee Report recommending bill be passed by Committee on Health and Human Services
House Committee of the Whole - Be passed
House Final Action - Passed; Yea: 117 Nay: 4
Senate Received and Introduced
Senate Referred to Committee on Public Health and Welfare
Senate Hearing: Wednesday, March 4, 2026, 8:30 AM Room 142-S
Senate Committee Report recommending bill be passed by Committee on Public Health and Welfare
Senate Committee of the Whole - Be passed
Senate Final Action - Passed; Yea: 38 Nay: 1
House Enrolled and presented to Governor on Tuesday, March 17, 2026
House Approved by Governor on Friday, March 20, 2026
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