S.1176

Practice Agreements

Introduced·5/5/26
Introduced Text

South Carolina S1176 prohibits practice agreements that restrict nurse practitioners, clinical nurse specialists, or certified nurse midwives from.

South Carolina S1176 amends the state code to declare that practice agreements restricting nurse practitioners, clinical nurse specialists, or certified nurse midwives from practicing within their scope of education are against public policy. These agreements are deemed prohibited, void, and unenforceable. The bill emphasizes the importance of patient choice in healthcare providers and the duty of these professionals to treat patients within their education and training scope. This act takes effect upon approval by the Governor.

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History

May 5

Senate

Introduced and read first time

May 5

Senate

Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry