Kansas Legislature imposes overhaul of state nursing board, voids 20 years of disciplinary actions

By: Morgan Chilson

Outlets: Kansas Reflector

Published: March 27, 2026

Words: 681

Last Updated: 4 months ago

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TOPEKA — A bill forcing extensive changes at the Kansas State Board of Nursing passed both legislative chambers and will land on the governor’s desk amid concerns about its impact.

The House passed House Bill 2528 87-38 Thursday after the controversial bill went through two rounds of negotiations in a conference committee. The Senate passed it 32-8 earlier in the day.

The bill voids non-patient disciplinary actions going back to 2005 after health care …

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