HB2528

Requiring all state board of nursing actions related to certain nonpractice violations be void, allowing for late license renewal for professional, practical and advanced practice registered nurses, setting fees for late license renewal, limiting unprofessional conduct to acts related to the practice of nursing, prohibiting the board from taking retaliatory action against a licensee based on certain lawful actions and creating a civil cause of action for violation thereof, requiring termination of current board members on January 1, 2027 and requiring the governor to appoint interim board members subject to senate confirmation and requiring the board to issue refunds for overpayment or duplicate payment.

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Kansas HB2528 voids certain board actions, allows late license renewals, sets fees, limits unprofessional conduct, and creates a cause of action for.

Kansas HB2528 voids all actions by the Kansas State Board of Nursing related to nonpractice violations occurring between January 1, 2005, and June 30, 2026. It allows late license renewals for professional, practical, and advanced practice registered nurses, setting fees for such renewals. The bill limits unprofessional conduct to acts related to the practice of nursing, prohibiting the board from taking retaliatory actions against licensees based on lawful acts. It creates a civil cause of action for violations of this prohibition.

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Sponsors

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Roll Call Votes

87 Yea

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38 Nay

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Calendar

Mar 12

8:30 AM

Senate Public Health and Welfare Hearing

Feb 5

1:30 PM

House Health and Human Services Hearing

History

Apr 9

House

House Reengrossed on Sunday, March 29, 2026

Apr 9

House

House Enrolled and presented to Governor on Monday, March 30, 2026

Apr 9

House

House Approved by Governor on Tuesday, April 7, 2026