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HB2509: Allowing licensed physical therapists to perform certain capillary blood tests, adding advanced practice registered nurse to the definition of healthcare provider for purposes of the healthcare provider insurance availability act, adding an advanced practice registered nurse position to the board of governors of the healthcare stabilization fund and requiring advance practice registered nurses to maintain professional liability insurance as a condition of active licensure.
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Plain-Language Summary
This bill adds advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs) as healthcare providers for insurance purposes and adds an APRN to a state fund board.
Who This Affects
Kansans who receive care from APRNs will benefit from this change, which could increase access to healthcare services in rural or underserved areas.
Key Provisions
• Adds APRNs as healthcare providers for insurance purposes
• Adds an APRN position to the board of governors of the Healthcare Stabilization Fund
• No specific details on how the fund will be used provided
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Timeline
Introduced
Tuesday, January 20, 2026
Last Action
House Approved by Governor on Thursday, April 9, 2026
Apr 8, 2026
Sponsors
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