Provides for the registration of professional nurse anesthetist
Summary
Relates to the certification of registered nurse anesthetists; provides that for such certification an applicant shall file an application, be licensed as a registered professional nurse, have satisfactorily completed educational preparation for the administration of anesthesia by an accredited entity and pay a fee; specifies who may represent themself as a registered nurse anesthetist.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Mar 3, 2025
Last action Mar 30, 2026
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MODERATE
The bill was amended to expand the scope of practice for registered nurse anesthetists (RNAs) by explicitly defining their duties to include preoperative assessment, intraoperative monitoring, and postoperative care. It clarifies that RNAs can administer anesthesia under the supervision of an anesthesiologist, operating physician, or specific dental/podiatric providers in various settings, including new 'office-based surgery' venues. The amendment also introduces detailed definitions for anesthesia-related terms and establishes that the practice of anesthesia by RNAs constitutes the practice of medicine, requiring strict supervision.
Scope change
The bill's applicability was expanded to include 'office-based surgery' as a recognized setting for RNA practice, and the scope of duties was broadened from a general supervision clause to a specific list of clinical responsibilities.
DEFINITION
Added specific definitions for 'preoperative assessment and evaluation,' 'administration of anesthesia,' and related terms like 'anesthesia induction' and 'airway management' to clarify the RNA role.
SCOPE
Explicitly defined the RNA scope of practice to include preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative care, moving beyond just the administration of anesthesia.
Extended the permitted practice settings to include 'office-based surgery' as defined by public health law.
REQUIREMENT
Clarified that the administration of anesthesia by RNAs is considered the practice of medicine and must be performed under the immediate supervision of a qualified physician or authorized provider.
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Total actions
4
Key actions
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Committee
2
Amendments
2
Mar 30, 2026
Upper · Passed
PRINT NUMBER 5867A
upper
Mar 30, 2026
Upper · Passed
AMEND AND RECOMMIT TO HIGHER EDUCATION
upper
Jan 7, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO HIGHER EDUCATION
upper
Mar 3, 2025
Committee
REFERRED TO HIGHER EDUCATION
upper
1 primary · 7 co-sponsors
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