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Panel adopts amendment requiring APRNs using "doctor" title to clarify they are APRNs, then reports HB 237 favorably
Summary
The subcommittee adopted a strike‑all amendment to HB 237 requiring APRNs who use the academic title 'doctor' to also clarify they are APRNs when communicating with patients, then voted to report the bill favorably as amended (announced 18 yeas).
Representative Salzman introduced and explained a strike‑all amendment to HB 237 that would require an advanced practice registered nurse who uses the earned academic title ‘‘doctor’’ to also clarify that they are an APRN when communicating with patients. The amendment was adopted without objection.
With public testimony waived or waved in support by several nursing organizations, Representative Rosenwald said he supported the measure, noting that ‘‘people who earn academic degrees earn the titles that they should be referred to as.’’ The clerk called the roll and the subcommittee recorded a roll‑call result announced as 18 yeas and the chair showed the bill reported favorably as amended.
The subcommittee completed its business and adjourned.
