Kentucky · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 616: AN ACT relating to the Board of Nursing.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 616 is a bill introduced in the Kentucky House on February 11, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT relating to the Board of Nursing. Most recent recorded action (February 19, 2026): to Licensing, Occupations, & Administrative Regulations (H).
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
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.
Sponsors
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No sponsor recorded in source data. | ||||
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- to Licensing, Occupations, & Administrative Regulations (H)
- to Committee on Committees (H)
- introduced in House