Defines "Advanced Practice Registered Nurse," "diagnosing" and "medication aide."

Enacted

This bill passed the Legislature and reached final enactment based on the latest official action.

Sponsor
Last action: 2025-06-11
Official status: Chapter Number Assigned
Effective date: Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

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Bill History

2025-06-11 House
Chapter 124, (2025 Laws): effective on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.
2025-05-22 House
Governor signed.
2025-05-15 Senate
President signed.
2025-05-14 House
Speaker signed.
2025-05-13 Senate
Third reading. Carried by Patterson. Passed. Ayes, 27; Nays, 1--Robinson; Excused, 2--Gelser Blouin, Hayden.
2025-05-12 Senate
Carried over to 05-13 by unanimous consent.
2025-05-08 Senate
Carried over to 05-12 by unanimous consent.
2025-05-07 Senate
Recommendation: Do pass the A-Eng. bill.
2025-05-07 Senate
Second reading.
2025-04-29 Senate
Work Session held.
2025-04-15 Senate
Public Hearing held.
2025-03-18 Senate
First reading. Referred to President's desk.
2025-03-18 Senate
Referred to Health Care.
2025-03-17 House
Third reading. Carried by Munoz. Passed. Ayes, 53; Excused, 7--Evans, Levy E, Nguyen H, Owens, Smith G, Valderrama, Wright.
2025-03-13 House
Second reading.
2025-03-12 House
Recommendation: Do pass with amendments and be printed A-Engrossed.
2025-03-06 House
Work Session held.
2025-02-18 House
Public Hearing held.
2025-01-17 House
Referred to Behavioral Health and Health Care.
2025-01-13 House
First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.

Official Summary Text

Digest: The Act defines some terms related to nursing. The Act gives the Oregon State Board of Nursing some new authority. (Flesch Readability Score: 67.2).
Defines "Advanced Practice Registered Nurse," "diagnosing" and "medication aide." Clarifies multiple ways to obtain a nursing license. Allows the Oregon State Board of Nursing to require an applicant for relicensure to demonstrate the applicant's ability to practice nursing. Allows the board to refund fees paid to the board. Removes the requirement for the board to approve all nursing continuing education programs. Allows the board to continually monitor nursing assistant training programs and revoke program approval.
Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.
Relating to: Relating to nursing; and prescribing an effective date.
Current location: Chapter Number Assigned