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HOUSE BILL No. 2528
AN ACT concerning health professions and practices; relating to the Kansas state board of
nursing powers, duties and responsibilities; requiring that all board 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 lawful acts made against the board and creating a cause of action for violation of
such prohibition; requiring that board members be subject to senate confirmation;
requiring the board to issue refunds for overpayment or duplicate payments upon
request; amending K.S.A. 65-1119, 65-1120a, 65-1131, 65-1132, 74-1108 and 74-
1110 and K.S.A. 2025 Supp. 65-1117, 65-1118, 65-1120, 65-1127 and 74-1106 and
repealing the existing sections.
Be it enacted by the Legislature of the State of Kansas:
New Section 1. (a) (1) Any board action occurring or record
created on or after January 1, 2005, but prior to the effective date of
this act, that arises from disciplinary action based upon a violation of
the following statutes and regulations that arises from or is related to
applications for licensure, license renewal, license reinstatement or
practicing while a license has lapsed or expired shall be void:
(A) K.S.A. 65-1120(a)(6) prior to July 1, 2019, K.S.A. 65-1117(a)
or (b), 65-1118 , 65-1119, 65-1120(a)(1) , 65-1120(a)(7) or (a)(8), 65-
1122(f), 65-1132, 65-1154, 65- 1155, 65-1159, 65-4205(a) or (b), 65-
4208, 65-4209(a)(8) or 74-1110, as in effect prior to the effective date
of this act; or
(B) K.A.R. 60-3-110(v) prior to April 29, 2016, K.A.R. 60-3-
110(w) on or after April 29, 2016, K.A.R. 60-3-103, 60-3-108, 60-3-
110(b) 60-4-101, 60-8-101, 60-9-106, 60-11-113(a) or (b), 60-12-104,
60-12-106, 60-13-101, 60-13-111, 60-13-112 or 60-13-113, as in effect
prior to the effective date of this act.
(2) If an alleged violation or disciplinary action occurs prior to the
effective date of this act , any board action arising from disciplinary
action based upon a violation of the statutes or rules and regulations
cited in paragraph (1) shall be deemed void.
(3) The provisions of this subsection shall not invalidate
disciplinary action or void any board action or record based upon an
allegation or violation of any other statute or rule and regulation solely
because such disciplinary action also makes reference to a statute or
rule and regulation cited in paragraph (1). The provisions of this
subsection shall not be construed to invalidate disciplinary action or
void any board action or record for unprofessional conduct based upon
an allegation or violation of any paragraph of K.A.R. 60-3-110 unless
listed in subsection (a)(1)(B).
(b) The board shall not report any void material to any person or
entity, including the office of inspector general, nursys licensure and
disciplinary data bank, the national practitioner data bank or
coordinated licensure information system.
(c) If the board has previously provided void material to any
person or entity or allowed void material to come into the possession of
any person or entity, the board shall promptly notify such person or
entity that the agency action has been reversed and is void, and the
board shall take all reasonable measures to stop publication and
dissemination of such void material.
(d) If the board fails to comply with the requirements of this
section prior to September 1, 2026, an individual aggrieved by a
violation of this section shall have a private cause of action for actual
damages, injunctive relief and any other appropriate relief. Any action
commenced under this section shall be brought within two years
following the violation. In an action brought for a violation of this
section, a prevailing plaintiff shall recover damages and the cost of the
suit, including reasonable attorney fees.
(e) The provisions of this section shall apply to a deceased
licensee or former licensee. A surviving spouse, next of kin or heir may
pursue any of the rights granted by this section on behalf of the
deceased licensee or former licensee.
(f) V oid materials under this section shall be confidential and not
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be subject to the open records act, K.S.A. 45-215 et seq., and
amendments thereto. The provisions of this subsection shall expire on
July 1, 2031, unless the legislature reviews and reenacts this provision
pursuant to K.S.A. 45-229, and amendments thereto, prior to July 1,
2031.
(g) The board shall publish this section by displaying this section
on the front page of the board's website and include this section in the
first two pages of the board's newsletter in the first two months after the
effective date of this act.
(h) (1) As used in this section, "void" and "voided" mean all
allegations, proceedings, reports, investigations, findings, records,
documents, contracts, consent agreements, hearings, determinations,
conclusions, judgments, decisions, summary denials, inactivations,
probation agreements, diversion agreements, revocations, suspensions,
limitations, censures, fines, fees, cost denials or actions are reversed,
overturned and declared null and void.
(2) Any record, document or matter voided by this section that has
been transmitted to or from the board to any person or entity is deemed
to have been submitted in error, and any reference thereto is expunged
and deemed never to have occurred.
Sec. 2. K.S.A. 2025 Supp. 65-1117 is hereby amended to read as
follows: 65-1117. (a)(1) Except as further provided by this section, all
licenses issued under the provisions of this act, whether initial or
renewal, including multi-state licenses under the nurse licensure
compact, shall expire have a renewal date set every two years. The
expiration renewal date shall be established by the rules and regulations
of the board. Any licensed nurse may file a multi-state license
application together with the prescribed multi-state license fee at any
time that the nurse holds an active license.
(2) The board shall send a notice for renewal of license to every
registered professional nurse and licensed practical nurse at least 60
days prior to the expiration renewal date of such person's license,
unless such licensee elects to opt out of such notice of renewal being
sent to such licensee. The board shall send a digital notice for renewal
of license to every registered professional nurse and licensed practical
nurse at least 60 and seven days prior to the renewal date of such
person's license. If a licensee has already renewed a license, no notice
shall be sent.
(3) Every person so licensed who desires to renew seeks renewal
of such license shall file with the board, on or before the renewal date
of expiration of such license, a renewal application together with the
prescribed biennial renewal fee. Every licensee who is no longer
engaged in the active practice of nursing may so state by affidavit and
submit such affidavit with the renewal application. An inactive license
may be requested along with payment of a fee which that shall be fixed
set by rules and regulations of the board.
(4) Except for the first renewal for a license that expires is set for
renewal within 30 months following licensure examination or for
renewal of a license that expires is set for renewal within the first nine
months following licensure by reinstatement or endorsement, every
licensee with an active nursing license shall submit with the renewal
application evidence of satisfactory completion of a program of
continuing nursing education required by the board. The board by duly
adopted shall adopt rules and regulations shall that establish the
requirements for such program of continuing nursing education. The
renewal application shall require a licensee to provide such licensee's
current contact information, including address, phone number and
email address. A licensee shall notify the board of a change in name or
contact information.
(5) (A) Upon receipt of such application, payment of fee, upon
receipt of the evidence of satisfactory completion of the required
program of continuing nursing education and upon being satisfied that
the applicant meets the requirements set forth in K.S.A. 65-1115 or 65-
1116, and amendments thereto, in effect at the time of initial licensure
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of the applicant, the board shall verify the accuracy of the application
and grant a renewal license within five business days after the applicant
submits the requirements of this paragraph.
(B) Once the requirements of this paragraph have been met, a
digital notification of submission that contains a receipt for payment of
any fees shall promptly be sent to the applicant or licensee. If the board
grants a renewal license or a late renewal license, a digital notification
of such renewal shall be sent to the applicant or licensee.
(b) (1) (A) AnyIf a person who fails to secure complete a renewal
license within the time specified herein in this section, the board shall
give such person notice of the failure to complete a renewal license
which shall include information that:
(i) The license shall be considered lapsed and the person shall not
be eligible to practice if not renewed within 30 days following the
renewal date;
(ii) upon receipt of the may secure a reinstatement of such lapsed
license by making verified renewal application therefor on a form
provided by the board, by rules and regulations, and upon furnishing
proof that the applicant is competent and qualified to act as a registered
professional nurse or licensed practical nurse and by satisfying all of
the requirements for reinstatement late renewal, including payment to
the board of a reinstatement late renewal fee as established by the
board, within the 30-day period, the board shall verify the accuracy of
the application and grant a renewal license within five business days
after the applicant complies with the requirements of this clause; and
(iii) if both fees are not received within the 30-day period, the
license shall be considered lapsed and the person shall not be eligible
to practice by operation of law and without further proceedings.
(B) A reinstatement late renewal application for licensure will
shall be held awaiting completion of such documentation as may be
required, but such application shall not be held for a period of time in
excess of that specified in rules and regulations. A license shall remain
valid and active during the 30-day period following the renewal date.
(C) A lapsed license may be reinstated upon:
(i) Approval of the board;
(ii) payment of the renewal fees then due; and
(iii) proof of compliance with the continuing educational
requirements established by the board by rules and regulations.
(D) A person who has not been in the active practice of the
profession for which reinstatement is sought or has not been engaged
in a formal educational program during the five years preceding the
application for reinstatement may be required to complete such
additional testing, training or education as the board may deem
necessary to establish the licensee's present ability to practice with
reasonable skill and safety.
(2) If a licensee that has been provided notice of failure to renew
does not renew within 30 days following the renewal date and has not
submitted an affidavit or a request for inactive license as specified in
subsection (a)(3), the board shall digitally send a survey to such person
requesting the reason for nonrenewal.
(3) If the board determines that an applicant or licensee is not
qualified for licensure or a renewal application or payment has not
been received, the board's sole recourse is to withhold licensure or
renewal until such time that the licensee or applicant is qualified and
payment is received. If the board makes a determination that an
applicant or licensee is not qualified for licensure, the board shall
promptly inform the applicant or licensee.
(c) (1) Each licensee shall notify the board in writing of (A) a
change in name or address within 30 days of the change or (B) a
conviction of any felony or misdemeanor, that is specified in rules and
regulations adopted by the board, within 30 days from the date that the
conviction becomes final.
(2) As used in this subsection, "conviction" means a final
conviction without regard to whether the sentence was suspended or
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the probation was granted after such conviction. Also, for the purposes
of this subsection, a Forfeiture of bail, bond or collateral deposited to
secure a defendant's appearance in court, which forfeiture has not been
vacated, shall be equivalent to a conviction. Failure to so notify the
board shall not constitute a defense in an action relating to failure to
renew a license, nor shall it constitute a defense in any other
proceeding.
(d) Persons holding a multistate license under the nurse licensure
compact and who engage in the practice of nursing in Kansas may be
requested by the board to voluntarily provide workforce-related
information as reasonably determined by the board. Refusal to
voluntarily provide such information shall not be a basis for
disciplinary action against or restriction of the multistate license of any
such person.
Sec. 3. K.S.A. 2025 Supp. 65-1118 is hereby amended to read as
follows: 65-1118. (a) The board shall collect in advance fees provided
for in this act as fixed by the board, but not exceeding:
Application for single-state license—professional nurse ............. $150
Application for single-state license—practical nurse ................... 100
Application for single-state biennial renewal of license—professional
nurse and practical nurse ......................................................... 120
Application for single-state reinstatement of license .................... 150
Application for single-state reinstatement of licenses with temporary
permit ....................................................................................... 175
Application for late renewal of single state license....................... 300
Application for multi-state license—professional nurse .............. 300
Application for multi-state license—practical nurse .................... 300
Application for multi-state biennial renewal of license—
professional nurse and practical nurse ..................................... 200
Application for multi-state reinstatement of license ..................... 300
Application for multi-state reinstatement of licenses
with temporary permit ............................................................. 300
Application for late renewal of multi-state license........................ 300
Application for reinstatement of revoked license ......................... 1,000
Certified copy of license ............................................................... 25
Duplicate of license ...................................................................... 25
Inactive license ............................................................................. 20
Application for license—advanced practice registered
nurse ......................................................................................... 50
Application for license with temporary permit—advanced
practice registered nurse .......................................................... 100
Application for renewal of license—advanced practice
registered nurse ........................................................................ 60
Application for reinstatement of license—advanced practice
registered nurse ........................................................................ 75
Application for late renewal of license—advanced practice
registered nurse......................................................................... 300
Application for authorization—registered nurse
anesthetist ................................................................................ 75
Application for authorization with temporary authorization—
registered nurse anesthetist ...................................................... 110
Application for biennial renewal of authorization—registered
nurse anesthetist........................................................................ 60
Application for reinstatement of authorization—registered
nurse anesthetist ....................................................................... 75
Application for reinstatement of authorization with temporary
authorization—registered nurse anesthetist ............................. 100
Verification of license to another state .......................................... 30
Application for exempt license—professional and practical
nurse ......................................................................................... 50
Application for biennial renewal of exempt license—
professional and practical nurse ............................................... 50
Application for exempt license—advanced practice registered
nurse ......................................................................................... 50
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Application for biennial renewal of exempt license—advanced
practice registered nurse .......................................................... 50
(b) The board may require that fees paid for any examination
under the Kansas nurse practice act be paid directly to the examination
service by the person taking the examination.
(c) The board shall accept for payment of fees under this section
personal checks, certified checks, cashier's checks, money orders or
credit cards. The board may designate other methods of payment, but
shall not refuse payment in the form of a personal check. The board
may impose additional fees and recover any costs incurred by reason of
payments made by personal checks with insufficient funds and
payments made by credit cards.
Sec. 4. K.S.A. 65-1119 is hereby amended to read as follows: 65-
1119. (a) Application for approval. An approved school of nursing is
one which that has been approved as such by the board as meeting the
standards of this act , and the rules and regulations of the board. An
institution desiring to conduct an approved school of professional or
practical nursing shall apply to the board for approval and submit
satisfactory proof that it is prepared to and will maintain the standards
and basic professional nursing curriculum or the required curriculum
for practical nursing, as the case may be, as prescribed by this act and
by the rules and regulations of the board. Applications shall be made in
writing on forms supplied by the board and shall be submitted to the
board together with the application fee fixed by the board. The
approval of a school of nursing shall not exceed 10 years after the
granting of such approval by the board. An institution desiring to
continue to conduct an approved school of professional or practical
nursing shall apply to the board for the renewal of approval and submit
satisfactory proof that it will maintain the standards and basic
professional nursing curriculum or the required curriculum for practical
nursing, as the case may be, as prescribed by this act and by the rules
and regulations of the board. Applications for renewal of approval shall
be made in writing on forms supplied by the board. Each school of
nursing shall submit annually to the board an annual fee fixed by the
board by rules and regulations to maintain the approval status.
(b) Schools for professional nurses. To qualify as an approved
school for professional nurses, the school must shall be conducted in
the state of Kansas, and shall apply to the board and submit evidence
that: (1) It is prepared to carry out the professional curriculum as
prescribed in the rules and regulations of the board; and (2) it is
prepared to meet such other standards as shall be established by this
law and the rules and regulations of the board.
(c) Schools for practical nurses. To qualify as an approved school
for practical nurses, the school must shall be conducted in the state of
Kansas, and shall apply to the board and submit evidence that: (1) It is
prepared to carry out the curriculum as prescribed in the rules and
regulations of the board; and (2) it is prepared to meet such other
standards as shall be established by this law and the rules and
regulations of the board.
(d) Transcript requests. All approved schools for professional and
practical nurses shall, upon the request of a current or former student,
fulfill transcript requests for licensure or testing by electronically
releasing the transcript within five business days of receipt of such
request.
(e) Survey. The board shall prepare and maintain a list of approved
schools for both professional and practical nurses whose graduates, if
they have the other necessary qualifications provided in this act, shall
be eligible to apply for a license as a registered professional nurse or as
a licensed practical nurse. A survey of the institution or institutions and
of the schools applying for approval shall be made by an authorized
employee of the board or members of the board, who shall submit a
written report of the survey to the board. If, in the opinion of the board,
the requirements as prescribed by the board in its rules and regulations
for an approved school for professional nurses or for practical nurses
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are met, it shall so approve the school as either a school for
professional nurses or practical nurses, as the case may be. The board
shall resurvey approved schools on a periodic basis as determined by
rules and regulations. If the board determines that any approved school
of nursing is not maintaining the standards required by this act and by
rules and regulations prescribed by the board, notice thereof in writing,
specifying the failures of such school, shall be given immediately to the
school. A school which that fails to correct such conditions to the
satisfaction of the board within a reasonable time shall be removed
from the list of approved schools of nursing until such time as that the
school shall comply with the standards. All approved schools shall
maintain accurate and current records showing in full the theoretical
and practical courses given to each student.
(e)(f) Providers of continuing nursing education. (1) To qualify as
an approved provider of continuing nursing education offerings,
persons, organizations or institutions proposing to provide such
continuing nursing education offerings shall apply to the board for
approval and submit evidence that the applicant is prepared to meet the
standards and requirements established by the rules and regulations of
the board for such continuing nursing education offerings. Initial
applications shall be made in writing on forms supplied by the board
and shall be submitted to the board together with the application fee
fixed by the board.
(2) A "Long-term provider" means a person, organization or
institution that is responsible for the development, administration and
evaluation of continuing nursing education programs and offerings.
Qualification as a long-term approved provider of continuing nursing
education offerings shall expire five years after the granting of such
approval by the board. An approved long-term provider of continuing
nursing education offerings shall submit annually to the board the
annual fee established by rules and regulations, along with an annual
report for the previous fiscal year. Applications for renewal as an
approved long-term provider of continuing nursing education offerings
shall be made in writing on forms supplied by the board.
(3) Qualification as an approved provider of a single continuing
nursing education offering, which may be offered once or multiple
times, shall expire two years after the granting of such approval by the
board. Approved single continuing nursing education providers shall
not be subject to an annual fee or annual report.
(4) In accordance with rules and regulations adopted by the board,
the board may approve individual educational offerings for continuing
nursing education which that shall not be subject to approval under
other subsections of this section.
(5) The board shall accept offerings as approved continuing
nursing education presented by: Colleges that are approved by a state or
the national department of education and providers approved by other
state boards of nursing, the national league for nursing, the national
federation of licensed practical nurses, the American nurses
credentialing center or other such national organizations as listed in
rules and regulations adopted by the board.
(6) An individual designated by a provider of continuing nursing
education offerings as an individual responsible for CNE who has held
this position for the provider at least five years immediately prior to
January 1, 1997, shall not be required to have a baccalaureate or higher
academic degree in order to be designated by such provider as the
individual responsible for CNE.
(f)(g) Criteria for evaluating out-of-state schools. For the purpose
of determining whether an applicant for licensure who is a graduate of
a school of professional or practical nursing located outside this state
meets the requirements of item (2) of subsection (a) of K.S.A. 65-
1115(a)(2), and amendments thereto or the requirements of item (2) of
subsection (a) of K.S.A. 65-1116 (a)(2), and amendments thereto, as
appropriate, the board by rules and regulations shall establish criteria
for determining whether a particular school of professional nursing
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located outside this state maintains standards which are at least equal to
schools of professional nursing which that are approved by the board
and whether a particular school of practical nursing located outside this
state maintains standards which that are at least equal to schools of
practical nursing which that are approved by the board. The board may
send a questionnaire developed by the board to any school of
professional or practical nursing located outside this state for which the
board does not have sufficient information to determine whether the
school meets the standards established under this subsection (f) . The
questionnaire providing the necessary information shall be completed
and returned to the board in order for the school to be considered for
approval. The board may contract with investigative agencies,
commissions or consultants to assist the board in obtaining information
about schools. In entering such contracts the authority to approve
schools shall remain solely with the board.
(g)(h) The board may accept nationally accredited schools of
nursing as defined in rule and regulation.
(1) Schools of nursing which that have received accreditation
from a board recognized national nursing accreditation agency shall file
evidence of initial accreditation with the board and shall file all reports
from the accrediting agency and any notice of any change in school
accreditation status. The board may grant approval based upon
evidence of such accreditation.
(2) Schools of nursing holding approval based upon national
accreditation are also responsible for complying with all other
requirements as determined by rules and regulations of the board.
(3) The board may grant approval to a school of nursing with
national accreditation for a continuing period of not to exceed 10 years.
Sec. 5. K.S.A. 2025 Supp. 65-1120 is hereby amended to read as
follows: 65-1120. (a) Grounds for disciplinary actions. The board may
deny, revoke, limit or suspend any license or authorization to practice
nursing as a registered professional nurse, as a licensed practical nurse ,
or as an advanced practice registered nurse or as a registered nurse
anesthetist that is issued by the board or applied for under this act , or
may require the licensee to attend a specific number of hours of
continuing education in addition to any hours that the licensee may
already be required to attend or may publicly or privately censure a
licensee or holder of a temporary permit or authorization, if the
applicant, licensee or holder of a temporary permit or authorization is
found after hearing:
(1) To be guilty of have committed fraud or deceit in practicing
nursing or in procuring or attempting to procure a license to practice
nursing;
(2) to have been guilty of a felony or to have been guilty of a
misdemeanor involving an illegal drug offense unless the applicant or
licensee establishes sufficient rehabilitation to warrant the public trust,
except that notwithstanding K.S.A. 74-120, and amendments thereto,
no license or authorization to practice nursing as a licensed professional
nurse, as a licensed practical nurse, or as an advanced practice
registered nurse or registered nurse anesthetist shall be granted to a
person with a felony conviction for a crime against persons as specified
in article 34 of chapter 21 of the Kansas Statutes Annotated, prior to
their repeal, or article 54 of chapter 21 of the Kansas Statutes
Annotated, and amendments thereto, or K.S.A. 21-6104, 21-6325, 21-
6326 or 21-6418, and amendments thereto;
(3) has been convicted or found guilty or has entered into an
agreed disposition of a misdemeanor offense related to the practice of
nursing as determined on a case-by-case basis;
(4) to have committed an act of professional incompetency as
defined in subsection (e);
(5) to be unable to practice with skill and safety due to current
abuse of drugs or alcohol;
(6) to be a person who has been adjudged in need of a guardian or
conservator, or both, under the act for obtaining a guardian or
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conservator, or both, and who has not been restored to capacity under
that act;
(7) to be guilty of have committed an act of unprofessional
conduct. "Unprofessional conduct" includes, but is not limited to, an
act or failure to act related to the licensee's practice of nursing that is
performed intentionally or carelessly and causes or is likely to cause
harm to a patient. "Unprofessional conduct" does not include
behaviors that are unrelated to the licensee's practice of nursing or
ability to ethically and competently practice nursing, such as failure to
timely renew a license or late payments for civil debts. "Unprofessional
conduct" may be further as defined by rules and regulations of the
board that are not inconsistent with this paragraph;
(8) to have willfully or repeatedly violated the provisions of the
Kansas nurse practice act or any rules and regulations adopted pursuant
to that act, including K.S.A. 65-1114 and 65-1122, and amendments
thereto;
(9) to have a license to practice nursing as a registered nurse or as
a practical nurse denied, revoked, limited or suspended, or to be
publicly or privately censured, by a licensing authority of another state,
agency of the United States government, territory of the United States
or country or to have other disciplinary action taken against the
applicant or licensee by a licensing authority of another state, agency of
the United States government, territory of the United States or country.
A certified copy of the record or order of public or private censure,
denial, suspension, limitation, revocation or other disciplinary action of
the licensing authority of another state, agency of the United States
government, territory of the United States or country shall constitute
prima facie evidence of such a fact for purposes of this paragraph (9);
or
(10) to have assisted suicide in violation of K.S.A. 21-3406, prior
to its repeal, or K.S.A. 21-5407, and amendments thereto, as
established by any of the following:
(A) A copy of the record of criminal conviction or plea of guilty
for a felony in violation of K.S.A. 21-3406, prior to its repeal, or
K.S.A. 21-5407, and amendments thereto.
(B) A copy of the record of a judgment of contempt of court for
violating an injunction issued under K.S.A. 60-4404, and amendments
thereto.
(C) A copy of the record of a judgment assessing damages under
K.S.A. 60-4405, and amendments thereto.
(b) The amendments to subsection (a) by this section shall be
construed and applied retroactively.
(c) Proceedings. (1) Upon filing of a sworn complaint with the
board charging a person with having been guilty of violating any of the
unlawful practices specified in subsection (a), two or more members of
the board, one of whom shall be a nurse with similar clinical or
professional experience to the person charged with the violation,
except as provided in this paragraph, shall investigate the charges , or
the board may designate and authorize an employee or employees of
the board or an independent contractor, one of whom shall be a nurse
with similar clinical or professional experience to the person charged
with the violation, to conduct an investigation. An alleged violation that
is not related to nor arising from the practice of nursing may be
investigated by a board member or designee without such similar
clinical or professional experience.
(2) After investigation, the board may institute charges file a
disciplinary action . If an investigation, in the opinion of the board,
reveals reasonable grounds for believing that the applicant or licensee
is guilty of the charges has violated the nurse practice act , the board
shall fix a time and place for proceedings, which shall be conducted in
accordance with the provisions of the Kansas administrative procedure
act.
(3) On and after January 1, 2027, investigation of a licensee or
applicant shall be considered closed 22 months after the date that the
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board is first made aware of any licensee's or applicant's alleged
violation of the nurse practice act or rules and regulations adopted
pursuant to that act, unless a disciplinary action has been filed against
the licensee or applicant, the licensee has entered into a consent
agreement or diversion program or a licensee or applicant has caused
significant delay in the investigation . A closed investigation shall not
be reopened. Records from a closed investigation may be used by the
board in a new investigation if the allegation of the same nature is
made against such licensee or applicant.
(c)(d) Witnesses. No person shall be excused from testifying in
any proceedings before the board under this act or in any civil
proceedings under this act before a court of competent jurisdiction on
the ground that such testimony may incriminate the person testifying,
but such testimony shall not be used against the person for the
prosecution of any crime under the laws of this state except the crime
of perjury as defined in K.S.A. 21-5903, and amendments thereto.
(d)(e) Costs. If final agency action of the board in a proceeding
under this section is adverse to the applicant or licensee, the costs of the
board's proceedings shall be charged to the applicant or licensee as in
ordinary civil actions in the district court, but if the board is the
unsuccessful party, the costs and 50% of reasonable attorney fees shall
be paid by the board. Witness fees and costs may be taxed by the board
according to the statutes relating to procedure in the district court. All
costs accrued by the board, when it is the successful party, and which
that the attorney general certifies cannot be collected from the applicant
or licensee shall be paid from the board of nursing fee fund. The board
shall not collect any fees for costs accrued by use of an administrative
law judge unless all board members were unable to conduct a hearing
due to a conflict of interest. All moneys collected following board
proceedings shall be credited in full to the board of nursing fee fund.
(e)(f) Professional incompetency defined. As used in this section,
"professional incompetency" means:
(1) One or more instances involving failure to adhere to the
applicable standard of care to a degree which constitutes gross
negligence, as determined by the board;
(2) repeated instances involving failure to adhere to the applicable
standard of care to a degree which constitutes ordinary negligence, as
determined by the board; or
(3) a pattern of practice or other behavior which demonstrates a
manifest incapacity or incompetence to practice nursing.
(f)(g) Criminal justice information. The board upon request shall
receive from the Kansas bureau of investigation such criminal history
record information relating to arrests and criminal convictions as
necessary for the purpose of determining initial and continuing
qualifications of licensees of and applicants for licensure by the board
in accordance with K.S.A. 2025 Supp. 22-4715, and amendments
thereto.
Sec. 6. K.S.A. 65-1120a is hereby amended to read as follows: 65-
1120a. (a) A person whose license has been revoked may apply for
reinstatement of the license after the expiration of three years from the
effective date of the revocation. Application for reinstatement shall be
on a form approved by the board and shall be accompanied by a
reinstatement fee established by the board under K.S.A. 65-1118, and
amendments thereto. The burden of proof by clear and convincing
evidence shall be on the applicant to show sufficient rehabilitation to
justify reinstatement of the license. If the board determines a license
should not be reinstated, the person shall not be eligible to reapply for
reinstatement for three years from the effective date of the denial. All
proceedings conducted on an application for reinstatement shall be in
accordance with the provisions of the Kansas administrative procedure
act and shall be reviewable in accordance with the Kansas judicial
review act. The board, on its own motion, may stay the effectiveness of
an order of revocation of license.
(b) On or before January 8, 2018, and on or before the first day of
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the regular session of the Kansas legislature each year thereafter, the
board of nursing shall submit a written report to the Kansas legislative
research department and send a digital version or ensure that a digital
version of such report is sent to each member of the senate standing
committee on public health and welfare and the house of
representatives standing committee on health and human services , or
their successor committees, that includes on an anonymous but
individual and itemized basis: The number of individuals who applied
for reinstatement of a revoked license during the immediately
preceding calendar year; the amount of moneys charged to each such
applicant; the number of such reinstatement applications that were
granted and denied; and the basis given to deny any such reinstatement
application.
(c) This section shall be a part of and supplemental to the Kansas
nurse practice act.
Sec. 7. K.S.A. 2025 Supp. 65-1127 is hereby amended to read as
follows: 65-1127. (a) A licensee shall report to the board of nursing any
information the licensee may have relating to alleged incidents of
malpractice or the qualifications, fitness or character of a person
licensed to practice professional nursing or licensed to practice
practical nursing, including persons holding a multi-state license under
the nurse licensure compact. No person reporting to the board of
nursing, under oath and in good faith under the totality of the
circumstances, any information that such person may have relating to
alleged incidents of malpractice or the qualifications, fitness or
character of a person licensed to practice professional nursing or
licensed to practice practical nursing shall be subject to a civil action
for damages as a result of reporting such information.
(b) Any state, regional or local association of registered
professional nurses or licensed practical nurses and the individual
members of any committee thereof that, which in good faith under the
totality of the circumstances, investigates or communicates information
pertaining to the alleged incidents of malpractice or the qualifications,
fitness or character of any licensee or registrant to the board of nursing
or to any committee or agent thereof, shall be immune from liability in
any civil action , that is based upon such information or transmittal of
information if the investigation and communication was made in good
faith under the totality of the circumstances and did not represent as
true any matter not reasonably believed to be true or omit any known
material fact.
(c) The board of nursing shall not take or fail to take, or threaten
to take or fail to take, any action against a licensee or applicant,
harass or in any other manner retaliate against such licensee or
applicant because of lawful acts undertaken in good faith by such
licensee or applicant, including:
(1) Making public or private statements about the board of
nursing, any of the board's current or former members, agents,
employees or individuals considered for nomination to the board;
(2) disclosing information that the licensee or applicant
reasonably believes is evidence of a violation of a law or rule and
regulation, gross mismanagement, waste of public funds, abuse of
authority or a substantial and specific danger to public health and
safety;
(3) exercising any appeal, complaint or grievance right granted
by state or federal law or rule and regulation or providing assistance
to an individual exercising such rights; or
(4) testifying or providing assistance to a law enforcement agency,
a court, the Kansas legislature or any agency or entity with legal
authority to investigate or provide oversight to the board of nursing.
(d) (1) An individual aggrieved by a violation of this section shall
have a private cause of action for actual damages, injunctive relief and
any other appropriate relief. Any action commenced under this section
shall be brought within two years following the violation.
(2) In an action brought for a violation of this section, a
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prevailing plaintiff shall recover damages for actual damages,
noneconomic damages, including pain and suffering, economic injuries
and losses, including future losses or $10,000, whichever is greater,
and the cost of the suit, including reasonable attorney fees.
Sec. 8. K.S.A. 65-1131 is hereby amended to read as follows: 65-
1131. (a) (1) Licensure. Upon application to the board by any
professional nurse in this state and upon satisfaction of the standards
and requirements established by the board under K.S.A. 65-1130, and
amendments thereto, the board may issue a license to such applicant
authorizing the applicant to perform the duties of an advanced practice
registered nurse as defined by the board under K.S.A. 65-1130, and
amendments thereto.
(2) The board may issue a license to practice nursing as an
advanced practice registered nurse to an applicant who has been duly
licensed or certified as an advanced practice registered nurse under the
laws of another state or territory if, in the opinion of the board, the
applicant meets the licensure qualifications required of an advanced
practice registered nurse in this state. Verification of the applicant's
licensure or certification status shall be required from the original state
of licensure or certification.
(3) (A) An application to the board for a license, a license with
temporary permit, renewal of a license , late renewal of a license and
reinstatement of a license shall be upon such form forms and contain
such information as the board may require and shall be accompanied by
a fee, to be established by rules and regulations adopted by the board,
to assist in defraying the expenses in connection with the issuance of
licenses as advanced practice registered nurses, in an amount fixed by
the board under K.S.A. 65-1118, and amendments thereto. A renewal
application shall require a licensee to provide such licensee's current
contact information, including name, address, phone number and email
address. A licensee shall notify the board of a change in name or
contact information.
(B) Once the requirements of this paragraph have been met, a
digital notification of submission that contains a receipt for payment of
any fees shall promptly be sent to the applicant. If the board has
received all of the requirements for renewal licensure under this
subsection, the board shall verify accuracy of the application and grant
a renewal license within five business days after the applicant has
submitted all requirements. If the board grants a renewal license or a
late renewal license, a digital notification of such renewal shall be sent
to the applicant.
(4) An application for initial licensure or endorsement will be held
awaiting completion of meeting qualifications for a time period
specified in rules and regulations.
(5) The executive administrator of the board shall remit all
moneys received pursuant to this section to the state treasurer as
provided by K.S.A. 74-1108, and amendments thereto.
(b) The board may grant a one-time temporary permit to practice
as an advanced practice registered nurse for a period of not more than
180 days pending completion of the application for a license.
(c) Exempt license. The board may issue an exempt license to any
advanced practice registered nurse as defined in rules and regulations
who makes written application for such license on a form provided by
the board, who remits a fee as established pursuant to K.S.A. 65-1118,
and amendments thereto, and who is not regularly engaged in advanced
practice registered nursing in Kansas but volunteers advanced practice
registered nursing services or is a charitable healthcare provider as
defined by K.S.A. 75-6102, and amendments thereto. Each exempt
advanced practice registered nurse shall be subject to all provisions of
the nurse practice act. Each exempt license may be renewed biennially
subject to the provisions of this section. To convert an exempt license
to an active license, the exempt advanced practice registered nurse shall
meet all the requirements of subsection (a) or K.S.A. 65-1132, and
amendments thereto. An advanced practice registered nurse who has
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been granted an exempt license pursuant to this subsection shall be
exempt from the requirements of K.S.A. 40-3402 and 40-3404, and
amendments thereto.
(d) Inactive license. The board may issue an inactive license to
any advanced practice registered nurse as defined in rules and
regulations who makes written application for such license on a form
provided by the board, who remits a fee as established pursuant to
K.S.A. 65-1118, and amendments thereto, and who is not regularly
engaged in advanced practice registered nursing in Kansas. The holder
of an inactive license shall not be required to submit evidence of
satisfactory completion of a program of continuing education required
by K.S.A. 65-1117 and 65-1132, and amendments thereto. An inactive
license shall not entitle the holder to engage in advanced practice
registered nursing in this state. Each inactive license may be renewed
subject to the provisions of this section. An inactive licensee may apply
for a license to regularly engage in advanced practice registered nursing
upon filing a written reinstatement application with the board. The
application shall be on a form provided by the board and shall be
accompanied by the license fee established pursuant to K.S.A. 65-1118,
and amendments thereto. An applicant for a license to practice as an
advanced practice registered nurse who has not been licensed to
practice advanced practice registered nursing for five years preceding
application shall be required to successfully complete a refresher course
as defined by the board. The board shall by rules and regulations
establish appropriate continuing education requirements for inactive
licensees to become licensed to regularly engage in advanced practice
registered nursing in this state. An advanced practice registered nurse
who has been granted an inactive license pursuant to this subsection
shall be exempt from the requirements of K.S.A. 40-3402 and 40-3404,
and amendments thereto.
(e) The board shall have authority to adopt rules and regulations to
carry out the provisions of this section.
Sec. 9. K.S.A. 65-1132 is hereby amended to read as follows: 65-
1132. (a) (1) Except as further provided by this section, all licenses
issued under the provisions of this act, whether initial or renewal, shall
expire have a renewal date set every two years. The expiration renewal
date shall be established by rules and regulations of the board.
(2) The board shall send a notice for renewal of a license to every
advanced practice registered nurse at least 60 days prior to the
expiration renewal date of such person's license , unless such licensee
elects to opt out of such notice of renewal being sent to such licensee .
The board shall send a digital notice for renewal of license to every
registered advanced practice registered nurse at least 60 and seven
days prior to the renewal date of such person's license. If a licensee
has already renewed the license, no notice shall be sent.
(3) Every person who desires to renew such license shall file with
the board, on or before the renewal date of expiration of such license:
(1)(A) A renewal application together with the prescribed biennial
renewal fee;
(2)(B) evidence of completion of continuing education in the
advanced practice registered nurse role, which has met the continuing
education requirement for an advanced practice registered nurse as
developed by the board or by a national organization whose certifying
standards are approved by the board as equal to or greater than the
corresponding standards established by the board. These continuing
education credits approved by the board may be applied to satisfy the
continuing education requirements established by the board for licensed
professional nurses under K.S.A. 65-1117, and amendments thereto, if
the board finds such continuing education credits are equivalent to
those required by the board under K.S.A. 65-1117, and amendments
thereto; and
(3)(C) proof of evidence of current licensure as a professional
nurse.
(4) (A) Upon receipt of such application and payment of any
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applicable fee, and upon being satisfied that the applicant for renewal
of a license meets the requirements established by the board under
K.S.A. 65-1130, and amendments thereto, in effect at the time of initial
qualification of the applicant, the board shall verify the accuracy of the
application and grant a renewal license.
(B) Once the requirements of this paragraph have been met, a
digital notification of submission that contains a receipt for payment of
any fees shall promptly be sent to the applicant or licensee. If the board
grants a renewal license or a late renewal license, a digital notification
of such renewal shall be sent to the applicant or licensee.
(b) (1) Any If a person who fails to secure complete a renewal
license prior to the expiration renewal date of the license, may secure a
reinstatement of such lapsed license by making the board shall provide
such person notice of the failure to complete a renewal license, which
shall include information that:
(A) The license shall be considered lapsed and the person shall
not be eligible to practice if not renewed within 30 days following the
renewal date;
(B) upon receipt of the renewal application therefor on a form
provided by the board, upon furnishing proof that the applicant is
competent and qualified to act as an advanced practice registered nurse
and upon by satisfying all of the requirements for reinstatement late
renewal, including payment to the board of a reinstatement late
renewal fee as established by the board , within the 30-day period, the
board shall verify the accuracy of the application and grant a renewal
license within five business days after the applicant complies with the
requirements of this clause; and
(C) if both fees are not received within the 30-day period, the
license shall be considered lapsed and the person shall not be eligible
to practice by operation of law and without further proceedings.
(2) A license shall remain valid and active during the 30- day
period following the renewal date.
(3) If a licensee who has been provided notice of failure to renew
does not renew within 30 days following the renewal date and has not
submitted an affidavit or a request for inactive license as specified in
subsection (a)(3), the board shall digitally send a survey to such person
requesting the reason for nonrenewal.
(4) If the board determines that an applicant or licensee is not
qualified for licensure or renewal or payment has not been received,
the board's sole recourse is to withhold licensure or renewal until such
time that the licensee or applicant is qualified and payment is received.
If the board makes a determination that an applicant or licensee is not
qualified for licensure, the board shall promptly inform the applicant
or licensee.
Sec. 10. K.S.A. 2025 Supp. 74-1106 is hereby amended to read as
follows: 74-1106. (a) Appointment, term of office. (1) The governor
shall appoint, subject to confirmation by the senate as provided in
K.S.A. 75- 4315b, and amendments thereto, a board consisting of 11
members of which six shall be registered professional nurses or
advanced practice registered nurses, two shall be licensed practical
nurses and three shall be members of the general public, which . The 11
members shall constitute a board of nursing, with the duties, power and
authority set forth in this act.
(2) Upon the expiration of the term of any registered professional
nurse, the Kansas state nurses association shall submit to the governor a
list of registered professional nurses containing names of not less than
three times the number of persons to be appointed, and appointments
shall be made after consideration of such list for terms of four years
and until a successor is appointed and qualified.
(3) On the effective date of this act, the Kansas federation of
licensed practical nurses shall submit to the governor a list of licensed
practical nurses containing names of not less than three times the
number of persons to be appointed, and appointments shall be made
after consideration of such list for a term of four years and until a
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successor is appointed and qualified.
(4) Each member of the general public shall be appointed for a
term of four years and successors shall be appointed for a like term.
(5) Whenever a vacancy occurs on the board of nursing, it shall be
filled by appointment for the remainder of the unexpired term in the
same manner as the preceding appointment. No person shall serve more
than two consecutive terms as a member of the board of nursing and
appointment for the remainder of an unexpired term shall constitute a
full term of service on such board.
(b) Qualifications of members. (1) Each member of the board
shall be a citizen of the United States and a resident of the state of
Kansas. Registered professional nurse members shall possess a license
to practice as a professional nurse in this state with at least five years'
experience in nursing as such and shall be actively engaged in
professional nursing in Kansas at the time of appointment and
reappointment. The licensed practical nurse members shall be licensed
to practice practical nursing in the state with at least five years'
experience in practical nursing and shall be actively engaged in
practical nursing in Kansas at the time of appointment and
reappointment. The governor shall appoint successors so that the
registered professional nurse membership of the board shall consist of
at least two members who are engaged in nursing service, at least two
members who are engaged in nursing education and at least one
member who is engaged in practice as an advanced practice registered
nurse or a registered nurse anesthetist. The consumer members shall
represent the interests of the general public. At least one consumer
member shall not have been involved in providing healthcare. Each
member of the board shall take and subscribe the oath prescribed by
law for state officers, which oath shall be filed with the secretary of
state.
(2) A member shall not serve on the board while also elected to
the office of the governor or attorney general or a member of the
legislature.
(c) Duties and powers. (1) The board shall meet annually at
Topeka during the month of September and shall elect from its
members a president, vice-president and secretary, each of whom shall
hold their respective offices for one year. The board shall employ an
executive administrator, who shall be a registered professional nurse,
who shall not be a member of the board and who shall be in the
unclassified service under the Kansas civil service act, and shall
employ such other employees, who shall be in the classified service
under the Kansas civil service act as necessary to carry on the work of
the board. The information technology and operational staff shall
remain employees of the board. As necessary, the board shall be
represented by an attorney appointed by the attorney general as
provided by law, whose compensation shall be determined and paid by
the board with the approval of the governor. The board may hold such
other meetings during the year as may be deemed necessary to transact
its business.
(2) (A) The board shall adopt rules and regulations consistent with
this act necessary to carry into effect the provisions thereof, and such
rules and regulations may be published and copies thereof furnished to
any person upon application.
(B) Except for rules and regulations revoked pursuant to K.S.A.
77-426(d), and amendments thereto, prior to the adoption, amendment
or repeal of any permanent rule and regulation, the board shall provide
at least 60 days' notice via email of such board's intended action to all
licenses who have an email on file with the board.
(3) The board shall prescribe curricula and standards for
professional and practical nursing programs and mental health
technician programs, and provide for surveys of such schools and
courses at such times as it may deem necessary. It shall accredit such
schools and approve courses as meet the requirements of the
appropriate act and rules and regulations of the board.
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(4) The board shall examine, license and renew licenses of duly
qualified applicants and conduct hearings upon charges for limitation,
suspension or revocation of a license or approval of professional and
practical nursing and mental health technician programs and may limit,
deny, suspend or revoke for proper legal cause, licenses or approval of
professional and practical nursing and mental health technician
programs, as hereinafter provided. Examination for applicants for
registration shall be given at least twice each year and as many other
times as deemed necessary by the board. The board shall promote
improved means of nursing education and standards of nursing care
through institutes, conferences and other means.
(5) The board shall have a seal of which the executive
administrator shall be the custodian. The president and the secretary
shall have the power and authority to administer oaths in transacting
business of the board, and the secretary shall keep a record of all
proceedings of the board and a register of professional and practical
nurses and mental health technicians licensed and showing the
certificates of registration or licenses granted or revoked, which register
shall be open at all times to public inspection.
(6) The board may enter into contracts as may be necessary to
carry out its duties.
(7) The board is hereby authorized to apply for and to accept
grants and may accept donations, bequests or gifts. The board shall
remit all moneys received by it under this paragraph (7) to the state
treasurer in accordance with the provisions of K.S.A. 75-4215, and
amendments thereto. Upon receipt of each such remittance, the state
treasurer shall deposit the entire amount in the state treasury to the
credit of the grants and gifts fund which is hereby created. All
expenditures from such fund shall be made in accordance with
appropriation acts upon warrants of the director of accounts and reports
issued pursuant to vouchers approved by the president of the board or a
person designated by the president.
(8) A majority of the board of nursing including two professional
nurse members shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of
business.
(d) Subpoenas. In all investigations and proceedings, the board
shall have the power to issue subpoenas and compel the attendance of
witnesses and the production of all relevant and necessary papers,
books, records, documentary evidence and materials. Any person
failing or refusing to appear or testify regarding any matter about which
such person may be lawfully questioned or to produce any books,
papers, records, documentary evidence or relevant materials in the
matter, after having been required by order of the board or by a
subpoena of the board to do so, upon application by the board to any
district judge in the state, may be ordered by such judge to comply
therewith. Upon failure to comply with the order of the district judge,
the court may compel obedience by attachment for contempt as in the
case of disobedience of a similar order or subpoena issued by the court.
A subpoena may be served upon any person named therein anywhere
within the state with the same fees and mileage by an officer authorized
to serve subpoenas in civil actions in the same procedure as is
prescribed by the code of civil procedure for subpoenas issued out of
the district courts of this state.
(e) Compensation and expenses. Members of the board of nursing
attending meetings of such board, or attending a subcommittee meeting
thereof authorized by such board, shall be paid compensation,
subsistence allowances, mileage and other expenses as provided in
K.S.A. 75-3223, and amendments thereto. No member of the board of
nursing shall be paid an amount as provided in K.S.A. 75-3223, and
amendments thereto, if such member receives an amount from another
governmental or private entity for the purpose for which such amount
is payable under K.S.A. 75-3223, and amendments thereto.
(f) Removal of members. Members of the board of nursing shall
serve at the pleasure of the governor.
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(g) (1) The terms of the members who are serving on the board on
July 1, 2026, shall expire on July 1, 2026.
(2) Prior to July 1, 2026, the governor shall appoint interim
members of the board who meet the requirements described in this
section. Such interim members shall serve between July 1, 2026, and
the first day of the 2027 regular legislative session.
(3) Prior to the first day of the 2027 regular legislative session,
the governor shall appoint members of the board who meet the
requirements described in this section. Such members shall serve on
and after the first day of the 2027 regular legislative session, while
such members are awaiting confirmation by the senate. If confirmed,
such members shall serve for the terms described in subsection (a).
Sec. 11. K.S.A. 74-1108 is hereby amended to read as follows: 74-
1108. (a) The executive administrator of the board of nursing shall
remit all moneys received by the board from fees, charges or penalties,
disciplinary fines, disciplinary fees, costs or any other source other
than moneys received under K.S.A. 74-1109, and amendments thereto,
to the state treasurer in accordance with the provisions of K.S.A. 75-
4215, and amendments thereto. Upon receipt of each such remittance,
the state treasurer shall deposit the entire amount in the state treasury.
Ten percent of each such deposit shall be credited to the state general
fund and the balance shall be credited to the board of nursing fee fund.
All expenditures from such fund shall be made in accordance with
appropriation acts upon warrants of the director of accounts and reports
issued pursuant to vouchers approved by the president of the board or
by a person or persons designated by the president.
(b) Upon request, the board of nursing shall issue a refund from
the board of nursing fee fund to an applicant or licensee under
reasonable circumstances, including an overpayment or duplicate
payment made by such applicant or licensee.
Sec. 12. K.S.A. 74-1110 is hereby amended to read as follows: 74-
1110. (a) The board of nursing, in addition to any other penalty
prescribed by law, may assess a civil fine, after proper notice and an
opportunity to be heard, against any person granted a license, certificate
of qualification or authorization to practice by the board of nursing for
committing a violation of a law or rule and regulation applicable to the
practice arising from the practice of nursing as defined in K.S.A. 65-
1113, and amendments thereto, for which such person has been granted
a license, certificate of qualification or authorization by the board , if
such violation is proven by clear and convincing evidence, in an
amount of not to exceed $1,000 for the first violation, $2,000 for the
second violation and $3,000 for the third violation and for each
subsequent violation. All fines assessed and collected under this section
shall be remitted to the state treasurer in accordance with the provisions
of K.S.A. 75-4215, and amendments thereto. Upon receipt of each such
remittance, the state treasurer shall deposit the entire amount in the
state treasury to the credit of the state general fund.
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(b) The board shall not assess a fine for any activity related to an
initial or renewal licensure.
Sec. 13. K.S.A. 65-1119, 65-1120a, 65-1131, 65-1132, 74-1108
and 74-1110 and K.S.A. 2025 Supp. 65-1117, 65-1118, 65-1120, 65-
1127 and 74-1106 are hereby repealed.
Sec. 14. This act shall take effect and be in force from and after its
publication in the Kansas register.
I hereby certify that the above BILL originated in the HOUSE, and was
adopted by that body
HOUSE adopted
Conference Committee Report
Speaker of the House.
Chief Clerk of the House.
Passed the SENATE
as amended
SENATE adopted
Conference Committee Report
President of the Senate.
Secretary of the Senate.
APPROVED
Governor.