2001 Regular Session

SENATE BILL 854

File Code: Health Occupations Prior Year Introduction As: SB 822/00 - SRU
Sponsored By:
Senator Bromwell
Entitled:
Nurse Psychotherapists - Authority to Prescribe Medications in Pro Bono Programs Not Adequately Served by Physician Volunteers

Synopsis:

Authorizing a nurse psychotherapist to prescribe medications for individuals receiving mental health services if the nurse psychotherapist meets specified educational requirements and, with a specified physician and program, enters into a written agreement that is approved by the State Board of Nursing; requiring a nurse psychotherapist to notify the Board immediately if the agreement is terminated and to obtain the approval of the Board for a new or amended agreement; etc.

History by Legislative Date

Senate Action
2/21
First Reading Senate Rules
2/23
Re-referred Economic and Environmental Affairs
2/26
Hearing 3/13 at 1:00 p.m.
House Action
No Action
Bill indexed under the following Subjects:
COMMITTEES AND COMMISSIONS -see also- POLITICAL COMMITTEES
DRUGS -see also- CONTROLLED DANGEROUS SUB; SUBSTANCE ABUSE
EDUCATION -see also- DRIVER ED; HIGHER ED; SPECIAL ED; etc
HEALTH OCCUPATIONS -see also specific health occupations-
MENTAL HEALTH
NOTICES
NURSES
PHYSICIANS -see also- DENTISTS; MED EXMNRS; PSYCH; etc
RULES AND REGULATIONS
Bill affects the following Statutes:
Health Occupations
( 1-101 , 8-101 , 8-509 )

Documents:

Bill Text: First Reading (PDF), Third Reading, Enrolled
Fiscal Note: Available (PDF)
Amendments: None offered