An act relating to updating statute language to reflect provider diversity

This bill updates Vermont state statutes to recognize advanced practice registered nurses as qualified medical professionals alongside physicians and osteopaths in specific legal contexts. The changes allow advanced practice registered nurses to certify disability for sick leave purposes, conduct medical examinations for disability retirement benefits, and determine life expectancy for life settlement contracts. Additionally, the bill expands the scope of covered services under health insurance plans to include naturopathic physicians licensed in Vermont. These amendments aim to modernize healthcare provider terminology and ensure diverse medical professionals can perform essential functions in administrative and insurance processes.