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A 7284

Expands the description of certain services which are not prohibited by statutes governing the practice of nursing

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Judy Griffin and 3 co-sponsors

Expands the description of services not prohibited by nursing statutes, allowing nurses to provide a broader range of permissible care and affecting patients and facilities.

REFERRED TO HIGHER EDUCATION
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Bill Summary · A 7284

Summary of Bill A 7284

Overview

Bill A 7284 seeks to expand the description of certain services that are not prohibited by statutes governing the practice of nursing. In plain terms, the bill appears to broaden the scope of services that nurses can perform without violating nursing statutes, by enlarging the description of services considered permissible.

What the bill would do

  • Core change: Expand the description of services that are not prohibited by nursing practice statutes.
  • Rationale (inferred): The measure likely aims to clarify and broaden understanding of the permissible activities within nursing practice, potentially enabling nurses to provide a wider range of services, subject to existing regulatory frameworks.

Note: The specific services, definitions, thresholds, or conditions that would be affected are not provided in the available material. The actual bill text would specify precise expansions and any related requirements (training, supervision, or scope limitations).

Who would be affected

  • Directly: Nurses and nursing professionals whose practice scope could be broadened by the expanded description.
  • Healthcare providers and facilities: May need to adjust policies, workflows, or supervision requirements to align with the expanded described scope.
  • Nursing educators and students: Curriculum and training programs may adapt to reflect the broadened scope.
  • Regulatory and oversight bodies: Likely to issue guidelines or amendments to reflect the expanded permissible services.

Procedural history and timeline

  • Introduced: March 24, 2025.
  • Status: Referred to the Higher Education committee, indicating the bill is in early-stage review related to higher education and potentially nursing education programs.
  • Legislative actions recorded: Two identical entries on March 24, 2025, both showing referral to Higher Education.
  • Related and companion measures:
    • A 7704 (prior-session) – related bill in the same body.
    • S 6334 (companion) – Senate companion, listed twice, indicating cross-chamber interest and related scope.

Sponsorship

  • Primary sponsor: Karen McMahon
  • Cosponsors: Judy Griffin; Jo Anne Simon; Amy Paulin

Potential impacts and considerations

  • Access and delivery: If the scope is broadened, patients may benefit from expanded access to nursing-performed services, within the bounds of existing supervision and quality standards.
  • Oversight and training: Expanded services could necessitate updates to training curricula, clinical guidelines, and board regulations to ensure safe and competent practice.
  • Fiscal implications: Not specified; potential costs or savings would depend on the nature of the expanded services and any required regulatory updates.

Note: A full assessment requires the bill’s text to identify the exact services being expanded, any associated conditions, effective dates, and funding provisions.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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