NURSES – Adds to existing law to establish provisions regarding certified registered nurse anesthetists.

H 289 establishes legal protections for physicians when certified registered nurse anesthetists (CRNAs) provide anesthesia services independently. The bill defines CRNAs as licensed nurses trained in anesthesia care and requires CRNAs to maintain their own professional liability insurance if not covered by their facility. It specifically shields physicians from liability for CRNA-provided anesthesia services when physicians do not supervise, control, or assume responsibility for those services. The law clarifies that this protection does not change existing supervision requirements or affect other healthcare regulations. The bill becomes effective July 1, 2025.