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S2116Introduced in the Senate

Permits a nurse who has the appropriate knowledge, credentials and clinical competency, to provide home services foot care, which includes routine foot and nail care, as well as implementing a plan of care that includes hygiene and fingernails.

Passed

Introduced by Lori Urso, District 8

What does this bill do?

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Official description

BUSINESSES AND PROFESSIONS -- NURSES - Permits a nurse who has the appropriate knowledge, credentials and clinical competency, to provide home services foot care, which includes routine foot and nail care, as well as implementing a plan of care that includes hygiene and fingernails.

Where it stands

Signed by Governor

April 29, 2026

How did lawmakers vote?

House votes

2 recorded votes · each counted separately

Senate votes

3 recorded votes · each counted separately

HouseStage: Passage In Concurrence · April 28, 2026

67

Yes

0

No

8

Absent or Not Voting

75 representatives recorded in this House vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.

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Bill history

  1. Introduced, referred to Senate Health and Human Services

  2. Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/03/2026)

  3. Committee recommended measure be held for further study

  4. Scheduled for consideration (03/31/2026)

  5. Proposed Substitute

  6. Committee recommends passage of Sub A

  7. Placed on Senate Calendar (04/07/2026)

  8. Senate passed Sub A

  9. Referred to House Health & Human Services

  10. Scheduled for consideration (04/14/2026)

  11. Committee recommends passage of Sub A in concurrence

  12. Placed on the House Consent Calendar (04/28/2026)

  13. House passed Sub A in concurrence

  14. Transmitted to Governor

  15. Signed by Governor

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