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Bill would let rural counties appoint APRNs or PAs as local health officers
Summary
SB 5,990 would permit boards of health in counties with population under 100,000 to appoint advanced practice registered nurses or physician assistants as local health officers; proponents cited rural recruitment challenges while public‑health groups urged maintaining physician/MPH requirements or offering amendment language.
Senate Bill 5,990, heard Jan. 16, would allow boards of health in counties with populations under 100,000 to appoint an advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) or a physician assistant (PA) as a local health officer. Committee staff described current statutory LHO qualifications — licensed MD or DO and an MPH or equivalent — and explained the bill’s intent…
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