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S 3822

Makes conforming changes reflecting the previously authorized scope of practice of nurse practitioners

2025 Regular Session Introduced by George Borrello and 5 co-sponsors

Aligns NY statutes to reflect the already-authorized NP scope, clarifying rules across laws without expanding authority, reducing confusion for NPs, providers, and patients.

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Bill Summary · S 3822

Summary of NY S 3822

What the bill is and why it exists

  • Bill number: S 3822
  • Title: Makes conforming changes reflecting the previously authorized scope of practice of nurse practitioners
  • Purpose: To align statutory language with the scope of nurse practitioner (NP) practice that has already been authorized in New York. The bill updates and harmonizes references across laws to reflect the NP scope that is currently permitted, ensuring consistency without expanding or creating new authority.

Key provisions and changes

  • Conforming updates: The bill would revise statutory text to reflect NP practice as it has already been authorized. This involves aligning references in statutes so they match the established NP scope.
  • No expansion of authority: The measure is framed as a clarifying/aligning update rather than creating new NP powers or altering the authorized scope.
  • Administrative alignment: The changes are intended to reduce inconsistencies within state laws and prevent ambiguity for NP practice, supervision requirements (as applicable), and related regulatory language.

Who is affected

  • Nurse practitioners: Primary beneficiaries, as the reform ensures state statutes consistently recognize the NP scope of practice.
  • Healthcare providers and facilities: Hospitals, clinics, and professional settings employing or collaborating with NPs will operate under harmonized language.
  • Patients: Potential indirect beneficiaries through more consistent NP utilization and reduced regulatory confusion.
  • Payers and regulators: Insurance processes and state agencies that reference NP scope in rulemaking and reimbursement may see streamlined compliance.

Procedural and timeline details

  • Introduced: January 30, 2025
  • Committee/Referral: Referred to Health on January 30, 2025
  • Legislative progress:
    • 1st Report CAL.1262: May 20, 2025
    • 2nd Report CAL.: May 21, 2025
    • Advanced to Third Reading: May 21–22, 2025
    • Committed to Rules: June 13, 2025 (noted twice in the actions)
  • Status: COMMITTED TO RULES (as of June 13, 2025)

Related and companion measures

  • Related bills: S 6801 (prior-session)
  • Companion bills: A 1942 (two instances listed) in the Assembly
  • Sponsorship:
    • Primary sponsor: Sen. Gustavo Rivera
    • Co-sponsors: Sen. Robert Jackson; Sen. George Borrello; Sen. William Weber; Sen. Alexis Weik; Sen. Peter Oberacker

Potential impact and considerations

  • Administrative clarity: Expected to reduce ambiguities in statutes, making enforcement and compliance more straightforward for NPs and employers.
  • Access and delivery of care: By correcting language to reflect the authorized NP scope, patient access to NP-provided services may be more consistent with current practice patterns.
  • Fiscal impact: Likely limited, as this is a conforming/clarifying update rather than creating new authority or funding programs.
  • Next steps: If advanced by Rules, the bill would proceed to Floor consideration and potential enactment, subject to the legislative calendar.

This summary provides the essential purpose, provisions, affected parties, and procedural trajectory for S 3822 as it moves through the New York Legislature.

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

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