HB2688

NURSE PRACTICE ACT MIDWIVES

Complete·8/15/25

Illinois HB2688 amends the Nurse Practice Act to allow advanced practice registered nurses with full practice authority to practice without a written.

HB2688 amends the Nurse Practice Act to allow advanced practice registered nurses with full practice authority to practice without a written collaborative agreement. This includes nurse practitioners, clinical nurse specialists, and nurse midwives. These nurses must complete 250 hours of continuing education and 4,000 hours of clinical experience. The bill also allows advanced practice registered nurses to prescribe Schedule II controlled substances under certain conditions.

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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

57 Yea

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1 Nay

R

1 Not Voting

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Calendar

Apr 30, 2025

3:00 PM

Licensed Activities Committee Hearing

Mar 26, 2025

10:00 AM

Health Care Licenses Committee Hearing

History

Aug 15, 2025

House

Governor Approved

Aug 15, 2025

House

Effective Date January 1, 2026

Aug 15, 2025

House

Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0244