ANESTHESIA SERVICES-NURSES
Summary
Amends the Ambulatory Surgical Treatment Center Act and the Hospital Licensing Act. Removes the requirement that an anesthesiologist must remain physically present during the delivery of anesthesia services. Amends the Medical Practice Act of 1987. In provisions concerning delegation of authority, removes the requirement that an anesthesiologist or physician must remain physically present during the delivery of anesthesia services by a certified registered nurse anesthetist. Amends the Nurse Practice Act. Removes the requirement that an anesthesiologist, physician, dentist, or podiatric physician must remain physically present during the delivery of anesthesia services by a certified registered nurse anesthetist.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 5, 2026
Last action Mar 27, 2026
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Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
8
Key actions
1
Committee
4
Mar 27, 2026
Committee
Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
lower
Mar 25, 2026
Lower · Passed
Motion Filed to Suspend Rule 21 Health Care Licenses Committee; Rep. Robyn Gabel
lower
Mar 24, 2026
Committee
Assigned to Health Care Licenses Committee
lower
Feb 10, 2026
Committee
Referred to Rules Committee
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Kam Buckner
DDemocratic
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