HOUSE - BILL

HB 2478

Requiring that advanced practice registered nurses and registered nurse anesthetists submit to a criminal history check upon application for a nursing license.

Bill Summary
Signed by Governor

Bill Progress

Introduced
Committee
Committee Report
Floor Action
Opposite Chamber
Enrolled
Governor

Versions

Bill Supp. Note
Enrolled

Requiring that advanced practice registered nurses and registered nurse anesthetists submit to a criminal history check upon application for a nursing license.

As Introduced

Requiring that advanced practice registered nurses and registered nurse anesthetists submit to a criminal history check upon application for a nursing license.

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Document Reports

Amendments, Committee Reports, & Conference Committee Reports

Committee Reports 2
Committee Report
House Committee on Health and Human Services Thu, Feb 5, 2026 Be passed.
Senate Committee on Public Health and Welfare Thu, Mar 5, 2026 Be passed.

Legislative History

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Testimony & Minutes

House · Committee on Health and Human Services 2
Hearing Date Minutes Presenter Organization Topic PDF
Feb 3, 2026 View Carol Moreland Kansas State Board of Nursing B01 HB2478 Pro
Feb 3, 2026 View Carly Choi Revisors of Statutes HB2478 bill brief
Senate · Committee on Public Health and Welfare 2
Hearing Date Minutes Presenter Organization Topic PDF
Mar 4, 2026 View Carol Moreland, MSN, RN, Executive Director Kansas State Board of Nursing Oral Proponent
Mar 4, 2026 View Jenna Moyer, Assistant Revisor Kansas Office of Revisor of Statutes Bill Brief

Identification

Bill No. HB 2478
Chamber House
Requested By Representative Oropeza on behalf of the Kansas State Board of Nursing

Original Sponsor

Current Sponsor

Sections Affected

Amended

K.S.A. 2025 Supp. 74-1112

Effective Date

This act shall take effect and be in force from and after its publication in the statute book.
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