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HB2528: Requiring all state board of nursing 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 certain lawful actions and creating a civil cause of action for violation thereof, requiring termination of current board members on January 1, 2027 and requiring the governor to appoint interim board members subject to senate confirmation and requiring the board to issue refunds for overpayment or duplicate payment.
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Plain-Language Summary
This bill aims to clarify rules for Kansas nurses. It would allow late license renewals and set fees for doing so. The bill also limits what constitutes unprofessional conduct.
Who This Affects
Professional, practical, and advanced practice registered nurses in Kansas will be affected by this bill. They may benefit from the ability to renew their licenses later without penalty.
Key Provisions
• Requires state board of nursing actions related to nonpractice violations to be void
• Allows for late license renewal with fees for professional, practical, and advanced practice registered nurses
• Limits unprofessional conduct to acts related to the practice of nursing
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Timeline
Introduced
Thursday, January 22, 2026
Last Action
House Approved by Governor on Tuesday, April 7, 2026
Apr 8, 2026
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