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Committee adopts limits on APRN delegated tasks; bill passed with amendment narrowing task delegation to Board-authorized items
Summary
The committee adopted an amendment to House Bill 11-31 clarifying that delegated nursing tasks must be those authorized by the Arkansas State Board of Nursing; the amended bill passed the committee.
House Bill 11-31, which governs task delegation for advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs), was amended and passed by the committee.
Lawmakers replaced a broad "without limitation" phrase with language specifying that APRN-delegated tasks are limited to items the Arkansas State Board of Nursing authorizes. The amendment also added a restriction preventing delegated tasks from being sub-delegated to others. Supporters said the change narrows and clarifies delegation authority and aligns practice with Board oversight.
The committee adopted the amendment and passed the bill without additional public opposition.
