MD HB278 | 2023 | Regular Session

Note: Carry Over of previous SB513

Status

Completed Legislative Action
Spectrum: Slight Partisan Bill (Democrat 16-6)
Status: Passed on May 3 2023 - 100% progression
Action: 2023-05-03 - Approved by the Governor - Chapter 328
Text: Latest bill text (Chaptered) [PDF]

Summary

Defining "clinical nurse specialist" and "practice as a clinical nurse specialist" for the purpose of authorizing clinical nurse specialists to prescribe drugs and durable medical equipment under regulations adopted by the State Board of Nursing; designating a clinical nurse specialist as an "authorized prescriber" under the Maryland Pharmacy Act; and authorizing a licensed physician to personally prepare and dispense a prescription written by a clinical nurse specialist.

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Title

Health Occupations - Clinical Nurse Specialists - Prescribing

Sponsors


Roll Calls

2023-03-31 - Senate - Third Reading Passed (Y: 46 N: 0 NV: 1 Abs: 0) [PASS]
2023-03-09 - House - Third Reading Passed (Y: 130 N: 7 NV: 1 Abs: 2) [PASS]

History

DateChamberAction
2023-05-03HouseApproved by the Governor - Chapter 328
2023-04-03HouseReturned Passed
2023-03-31SenateThird Reading Passed (46-0)
2023-03-29SenateSecond Reading Passed
2023-03-29SenateFavorable Adopted
2023-03-29SenateFavorable Report by Finance
2023-03-10SenateReferred Finance
2023-03-09HouseThird Reading Passed (130-7)
2023-03-07HouseSecond Reading Passed with Amendments
2023-03-07HouseFavorable with Amendments {733026/1 Adopted
2023-03-06HouseFavorable with Amendments Report by Health and Government Operations
2023-01-26HouseHearing 2/22 at 1:00 p.m.
2023-01-25HouseFirst Reading Health and Government Operations

Same As/Similar To

SB213 (Crossfiled) 2023-05-03 - Approved by the Governor - Chapter 327
SB513 (Carry Over) 2022-03-18 - Hearing 3/22 at 1:30 p.m.

Subjects


Code Citations

ChapterArticleSectionCitation TypeStatute Text
Health Occupations12101(n/a)See Bill Text
Health Occupations12102(n/a)See Bill Text
Health Occupations8101(n/a)See Bill Text
Health Occupations8514(n/a)See Bill Text

Maryland State Sources


Bill Comments

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