SENATE BILL 854

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