An Act amending the act of May 22, 1951 (P.L.317, No.69), known as The Professional Nursing Law, further providing for State Board of Nursing.

HB 86 amends Pennsylvania's Professional Nursing Law to change the composition and term length of the State Board of Nursing. The bill reduces board members' terms from six to four years and specifies that six of the nine appointed nursing members must be registered nurses (with at least three holding Master's degrees), two must be licensed practical nurses, and one must be a licensed dietitian-nutritionist. It also adds requirements for public representation on the board, prohibiting members representing the public from having financial ties to dietitian services or having household members who are dietitians. These changes directly affect who serves on the State Board of Nursing, not nursing practice standards or patient care. The bill takes effect 60 days after enactment.