Establishing an impaired provider program, expanding the grounds for disciplinary action against a licensee and providing for the reinstatement of a revoked license under the Kansas nurse practice act.

HB 2532 establishes a voluntary "impaired provider program" for Kansas nurses and other licensed nursing professionals (including registered nurses, LPNs, and nurse anesthetists) who may be impaired due to substance use, mental health conditions, or other factors affecting their practice. The program allows licensees to enter treatment instead of facing immediate disciplinary action, requiring participation in random drug/alcohol testing, evaluations, and a minimum one-year commitment. Successful completion removes disciplinary records and protects participation confidentiality, while expanding the grounds for disciplinary action for other violations. This bill replaces punitive processes with rehabilitation options for eligible licensees under the Kansas Nurse Practice Act.