All Roll Calls
Yes: 255 • No: 71
KansasHB 25092025–2026 Regular SessionHouseWALLET
Allowing licensed physical therapists to perform certain capillary blood tests, adding advanced practice registered nurse to the definition of healthcare provider for purposes of the healthcare provider insurance availability act, adding an advanced practice registered nurse position to the board of governors of the healthcare stabilization fund and requiring advance practice registered nurses to maintain professional liability insurance as a condition of active licensure.
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Signed by Governor
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Bill Overview
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4 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 3 mixed.
APRNs must carry malpractice minimums in 2028
The law sets minimum professional liability limits of at least $500,000 per claim and $1,500,000 per year for new or renewed policies. For APRNs, these minimums apply on and after January 1, 2028. An APRN is not subject to these minimums when the initial surcharge to join the healthcare stabilization fund is more than 15%.
APRNs added to provider law and board
Beginning January 1, 2028, advanced practice registered nurses count as healthcare providers under this law. New APRNs get six months to meet membership requirements. The fund’s board of governors also adds one APRN seat. The insurance commissioner appoints the APRN from nominees approved by the Board of Nursing.
New fingerstick tests by physical therapists
Licensed physical therapists can run simple capillary point‑of‑care tests, like lactate and blood glucose, to guide therapy. Tests must be CLIA‑waived and performed by fingerstick only, not by venipuncture or imaging. Clinics must hold a CLIA certificate of waiver and follow the maker’s instructions and training. PTs cannot bill insurers for the test as a stand‑alone service, but may charge patients for reasonable supply costs. PTs must get written consent that shows the cost and states the patient’s financial responsibility. PTs may not use these tests to diagnose conditions outside physical therapy.
Old stabilization fund statutes repealed
The law repeals K.S.A. 40-3402, 40-3403, and 2025 Supp. 40-3401. The practical effect depends on how those repealed sections were replaced elsewhere in the act.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsors
There is no primary sponsor on record.
Cosponsors
There are no cosponsors for this bill.
Roll Call Votes
House vote • 4/23/2026
Yea: 92 Nay: 33
Yes: 92 • No: 33
House vote • 4/23/2026
Yea: 37 Nay: 3
Yes: 37 • No: 3
House vote • 4/23/2026
Yea: 37 Nay: 2
Yes: 37 • No: 2
House vote • 4/23/2026
Yea: 89 Nay: 33
Yes: 89 • No: 33
Actions Timeline
Engrossed on Tuesday, March 31, 2026
4/9/2026HouseEnrolled and presented to Governor on Friday, April 3, 2026
4/9/2026HouseApproved by Governor on Thursday, April 9, 2026
4/9/2026HouseConference Committee Report was adopted; Yea: 92 Nay: 33
3/27/2026HouseConference committee report now available
3/26/2026SenateConference Committee Report was adopted; Yea: 37 Nay: 2
3/26/2026SenateMotion to accede adopted; Senator Gossage, Senator Clifford and Senator Holscher appointed as conferees
3/24/2026SenateNonconcurred with amendments; Conference Committee requested; appointed Representative Carpenter, W. , Representative Bryce and Representative Ruiz, L. as conferees
3/23/2026HouseFinal Action - Passed as amended; Yea: 37 Nay: 3
3/19/2026SenateCommittee of the Whole - Committee Report be adopted
3/18/2026SenateCommittee of the Whole - Be passed as amended
3/18/2026SenateCommittee Report recommending bill be passed as amended by Committee on Public Health and Welfare
3/16/2026SenateHearing: Wednesday, March 4, 2026, 8:30 AM Room 142-S
3/4/2026SenateReferred to Committee on Public Health and Welfare
2/26/2026SenateEngrossed on Monday, February 23, 2026
2/25/2026HouseReceived and Introduced
2/25/2026SenateFinal Action - Passed as amended; Yea: 89 Nay: 33
2/19/2026HouseCommittee of the Whole - Committee Report be adopted
2/18/2026HouseCommittee of the Whole - Be passed as amended
2/18/2026HouseCommittee Report recommending bill be passed as amended by Committee on Health and Human Services
2/16/2026HouseHearing: Monday, February 2, 2026, 1:30 PM Room 112-N
2/2/2026HouseIntroduced
1/21/2026HouseReferred to Committee on Health and Human Services
1/21/2026House
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As Amended by Senate Committee
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