SB 576 – Authorizes advanced practice registered nurses to prescribe certain controlled substances

• Sponsor: Scott
• LR Number: 3255S.01I
• Committee: Aging, Families, Mental & Public Health
• Last Action: 1/9/2006 - Second Read and Referred S Aging, Families, Mental & Public Health Committee
• Journal Page: S57
• Effective Date: August 28, 2006

Current Bill Summary

SB 576 - This act authorizes an advanced practice registered nurse to prescribe schedule II, III, IV and V controlled substances if such nurse has been delegated the authority under a collaborative practice agreement.

This act is similar to SB 1255 (2004) and identical to SCS/SB 90 (2005).

CHRIS HOGERTY