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Subcommittee advances peer‑assistance program for nurses modeled on other health professions

2363681 · February 20, 2025
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Summary

House Bill 219 would create a peer‑assistance and monitoring program for nurses who are impaired or before surrendering licenses, modeled on programs for physicians, pharmacists and dentists; the subcommittee voted to advance the bill.

House Bill 219, a proposal to establish a peer‑assistance review program for nurses, passed the special subcommittee on Oct. 12, 2025.

Representative Stevens presented the bill, saying it mirrors existing programs for physicians, pharmacists and dentists and provides a pathway for nurses who face impairment due to mental health…

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