A 6771 New York Assembly · 2025 Regular Session

Relates to certified registered nurse anesthetists

Summary

Defines the practice of certified registered nurse anesthetist; requires collaboration with a licensed physician qualified to determine the need for anesthesia services; requires licensing; defines qualifications.

Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared

Introduction

Mar 2025

Committee Review

Floor Vote

Governor

Introduced Mar 13, 2025 Last action Jan 7, 2026

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What changed between versions

A6771 → A6771A · 4 edits

MODERATE

This bill amends the practice definition for nurse anesthetists in New York. The most significant change is replacing the term 'direction' with 'supervision' for those with less than 3,600 hours of experience, clarifying that oversight must be more active than simple guidance. The bill also updates the description of the care team for experienced nurse anesthetists to explicitly include the specific procedure being performed.

Scope change

The bill applies to certified registered nurse anesthetists licensed under New York's Education Law, specifically affecting the supervision requirements for those with less than 3,600 hours of practice.

REQUIREMENT

Changed the supervision requirement for nurse anesthetists with less than 3,600 hours of experience from 'direction' to 'supervision', implying a higher level of oversight and control by the supervising physician, dentist, or podiatrist.

DEFINITION

Updated the definition of the patient-centered care team for experienced nurse anesthetists to specify that the team must be performing the patient's procedure, rather than just being a general member of the care team.

TECHNICAL

Added a requirement that dentists and podiatrists supervising nurse anesthetists must be 'immediately available as needed'.

Minor formatting and text alignment changes throughout the document, including updating the bill number version and sponsor list.

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Committee

Amendments

Jan 7, 2026

Committee

REFERRED TO HIGHER EDUCATION

lower

May 28, 2025

Lower · Passed

PRINT NUMBER 6771A

lower

May 28, 2025

Lower · Passed

AMEND AND RECOMMIT TO HIGHER EDUCATION

lower

Mar 13, 2025

Committee

REFERRED TO HIGHER EDUCATION

lower

1 primary · 27 co-sponsors