SB 536
Provides that a licensed physician associate or nurse practitioner may be a medical examiner.
Official Summary
Digest: The Act lets two more types of health care practitioners be medical examiners. (Flesch Readability Score: 63.6). Provides that a licensed physician associate or nurse practitioner may be a medical examiner. Includes a licensure requirement for a physician who serves as a medical examiner.
Sponsors
Sen Patterson
Last Action
Effective date, January 1, 2026.
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Effective Date
Jan 1, 2026
Public Testimony
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Legislative Timeline
Senate: Effective date, January 1, 2026.
Senate: Chapter 223, 2025 Laws.
Senate: Governor signed.
House: Speaker signed.
Senate: President signed.
Senate: Smith DB granted unanimous consent to change vote from aye to nay.
Senate: Senate concurred in House amendments and repassed bill.
House: Third reading. Carried by Nelson. Passed.
House: Rules suspended. Carried over to May 15, 2025 Calendar.
House: Second reading.
House: Recommendation: Do pass with amendments and be printed A-Engrossed.
House: Work Session held.
House: Public Hearing held.
House: Public Hearing cancelled.
House: Referred to Behavioral Health and Health Care.
House: First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.
Senate: Third reading. Carried by Patterson. Passed.
Senate: Carried over to 03-24 by unanimous consent.
Senate: Second reading.
Senate: Recommendation: Do pass.
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