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| Date | State | Bill No. | Title | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 17, 2021 | AR | HB 1198 | Authorizes Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists to Operate Without the Supervision of a Doctor | Bill Passed - Senate (18 - 12) |
| March 17, 2021 | AR | HB 1258 | Authorizes the Full Independent Practice Authority for Certified Nurse Practitioners who Meet Certain Criteria | Bill Passed - Senate (27 - 4) |
| March 15, 2021 | AR | SB 289 | Authorizes Denial of Healthcare on the Basis of Religious Principles | Bill Passed - House (72 - 20) |
| March 10, 2021 | AR | HB 1570 | Prohibits Gender Transition-Related Medical Care for Minors | Bill Passed - House (70 - 22) |
| March 9, 2021 | AR | HB 1198 | Authorizes Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists to Operate Without the Supervision of a Doctor | Bill Passed - House (55 - 31) |
| Feb. 10, 2021 | AR | SB 289 | Authorizes Denial of Healthcare on the Basis of Religious Principles | Bill Passed - Senate (27 - 6) |
| Jan. 28, 2021 | AR | HB 1211 | Prohibits the State From Closing Churches During Emergency Declarations | Bill Passed - House (75 - 10) |
| Date | No. | Title | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3/17 | HB 1198 | Authorizes Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists to Operate Without the Supervision of a Doctor | Bill Passed - Senate (18 - 12) |
| 3/17 | HB 1258 | Authorizes the Full Independent Practice Authority for Certified Nurse Practitioners who Meet Certain Criteria | Bill Passed - Senate (27 - 4) |
| 3/15 | SB 289 | Authorizes Denial of Healthcare on the Basis of Religious Principles | Bill Passed - House (72 - 20) |
| 3/10 | HB 1570 | Prohibits Gender Transition-Related Medical Care for Minors | Bill Passed - House (70 - 22) |
| 3/09 | HB 1198 | Authorizes Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists to Operate Without the Supervision of a Doctor | Bill Passed - House (55 - 31) |
| 2/10 | SB 289 | Authorizes Denial of Healthcare on the Basis of Religious Principles | Bill Passed - Senate (27 - 6) |
| 1/28 | HB 1211 | Prohibits the State From Closing Churches During Emergency Declarations | Bill Passed - House (75 - 10) |