In Committee
2026 Regular Session
HB616
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Amend KRS 314.121 to require practitioner members of the Board of Nursing to maintain licensure throughout their board terms; make the active clinical practice of registered nurse members consist of direct bedside patient care on a daily basis; change the entities that submit board candidate names for active clinical registered nurses and nurse educators.
Boards and CommissionsHealth and Medical ServicesHealth Care ProfessionalsHospitals And Health FacilitiesLicensingNursesOccupations and Professions
Introduced: February 11, 2026
Last action: February 19, 2026
To Licensing, Occupations, & Administrative Regulations (H)
Legislative History
Feb 11, 2026 · House
Introduced In House
Feb 11, 2026 · House
To Committee On Committees (H)
Feb 19, 2026 · House
To Licensing, Occupations, & Administrative Regulations (H)
Primary Sponsor
Steven.Rudy@kylegislature.gov