North Carolina 2019-2020 Session Status: In Committee Bipartisan · 11 R · 10 D · 2 I cosponsors

HB 185 — The SAVE Act.

Last action — Passed 1st Reading

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    Passed Senate
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This bill died with 2019-2020 Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

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What changed in the latest version

71 added · 69 removed

Plain-language change summary

The recent changes to House Bill 185 involved the removal of specific language that clarified the responsibilities of anesthesia providers. Particularly, details about recognizing abnormal findings and implementing corrective actions were taken out, which may impact how these professionals monitor and respond to patients during anesthesia. This change matters because it could affect patient safety and the standards of care provided during medical procedures requiring anesthesia.

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GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA H.B.
GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA SESSION 2019 H 1 HOUSE BILL 185* Short Title:
185 Feb 26, 2019 SESSION 2019 HOUSE PRINCIPAL CLERK H D HOUSE BILL DRH30080-NBf-22* Short Title:
For a complete list of sponsors, refer to the North Carolina General Assembly web site.
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT TO DELIVER SAFE, ACCESSIBLE, VALUE DIRECTED AND EXCELLENT (SAVE) HEALTH CARE THROUGHOUT NORTH CAROLINA BY MODERNIZING NURSING REGULATIONS.
Health, if favorable, Finance, if favorable, Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House February 27, 2019 A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT TO DELIVER SAFE, ACCESSIBLE, VALUE DIRECTED AND EXCELLENT (SAVE) HEALTH CARE THROUGHOUT NORTH CAROLINA BY MODERNIZING NURSING REGULATIONS.
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*H185-v-1* General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2019 2.
*DRH30080-NBf-22* General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2019 3.
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Providing postanesthesia follow-up care, including evaluating the client's response to anesthesia, recognizing potential anestheticcomplications,implementingcorrective actions,and requesting consultation with appropriately qualified health care professionals as necessary.
Providing postanesthesia follow-up care, including evaluating the client's response to anesthesia, recognizing potential anestheticcomplications,implementingcorrectiveactions,and requesting consultation with appropriately qualified health care professionals as necessary.
Page 2 DRH30080-NBf-22* General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2019 3.
Page 2 House Bill 185*-First Edition General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2019 3.
DRH30080-NBf-22* Page 3 General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2019 (6c) Practice of nursing as a certified nurse midwife or CNM.
House Bill 185*-First Edition Page 3 General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2019 (6c) Practice of nursing as a certified nurse midwife or CNM.
Ordering,performing, supervising,andinterpretingdiagnosticstudies.
Ordering,performing,supervising,andinterpretingdiagnosticstudies.
Page 4 DRH30080-NBf-22* General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2019 c.
Page 4 House Bill 185*-First Edition General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2019 c.
Participating in implementing the health care plan developed by the registered nurse and/or prescribed by any person authorized by State lawto prescribesuchaplan,byperformingtasksassignedordelegated by and performed under the supervision or under orders or directions of a registered nurse, physician licensed to practice medicine, dentist, or other person authorized by State law to provide the supervision.
Participating in implementing the health care plan developed by the registered nurse and/or prescribed by any person authorized by State lawto prescribesuchaplan,byperformingtasksassignedor delegated by and performed under the supervision or under orders or directions of a registered nurse, physician licensed to practice medicine, dentist, or other person authorized by State law to provide the supervision.
…." DRH30080-NBf-22* Page 5 General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2019 SECTION 3.
…." House Bill 185*-First Edition Page 5 General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2019 SECTION 3.
Application for license as advanced practice registered nurse…...........................$100.00 Renewal of license to practice as advanced practice registered nurse (two-year period).........................................…………………………………100.00 Reinstatement of lapsed license to practice as advanced practice registered nurse and renewal fee…………………….....................................180.00 Application for examination leading to certificate and license as registered nurse...............................................................................................$75.00 Application for certificate and license as registered nurse by endorsement....................................................................................................150.00 Application for each re-examination leading to certificate and license as registered nurse.................................................................................................75.00 Renewal of license to practice as registered nurse (two-year period)......................100.00 Reinstatement of lapsed license to practice as a registered nurse and renewal fee......................................................................................................180.00 Application forexaminationleadingto certificate and licenseas licensed practical nurse by examination .........................................................................75.00 Application for certificate and license as licensed practical nurse by endorsement....................................................................................................150.00 Application for each re-examination leading to certificate and license as licensed practical nurse.....................................................................................75.00 Renewal of license to practice as a licensed practical nurse (two-year period).............................................................................................................100.00 Page 6 DRH30080-NBf-22* General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2019 Reinstatement of lapsed license to practice as a licensed practical nurse and renewal fee...............................................................................................180.00 Application fee for retired registered nurse status or retired licensed practical nurse status.............................………………………………………50.00 Reinstatement of retired registered nurse to practice as a registered nurse or a retired licensed practical nurse to practice as a licensed practical nurse (two-year period)....................................................................100.00 Reasonable charge for duplication services and materials.
Application for license as advanced practice registered nurse…...........................$100.00 Renewal of license to practice as advanced practice registered nurse (two-year period).........................................…………………………………100.00 Reinstatement of lapsed license to practice as advanced practice registered nurse and renewal fee…………………….....................................180.00 Application for examination leading to certificate and license as registered nurse...............................................................................................$75.00 Application for certificate and license as registered nurse by endorsement....................................................................................................150.00 Application for each re-examination leading to certificate and license as registered nurse.................................................................................................75.00 Renewal of license to practice as registered nurse (two-year period)......................100.00 Reinstatement of lapsed license to practice as a registered nurse and renewal fee......................................................................................................180.00 Application forexaminationleadingto certificate and licenseas licensed practical nurse by examination .........................................................................75.00 Application for certificate and license as licensed practical nurse by endorsement....................................................................................................150.00 Application for each re-examination leading to certificate and license as licensed practical nurse.....................................................................................75.00 Renewal of license to practice as a licensed practical nurse (two-year period).............................................................................................................100.00 Page 6 House Bill 185*-First Edition General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2019 Reinstatement of lapsed license to practice as a licensed practical nurse and renewal fee...............................................................................................180.00 Application fee for retired registered nurse status or retired licensed practical nurse status.............................………………………………………50.00 Reinstatement of retired registered nurse to practice as a registered nurse or a retired licensed practical nurse to practice as a licensed practical nurse (two-year period)....................................................................100.00 Reasonable charge for duplication services and materials.
(3) Must have completed a graduate level APRN program accredited bya nursing or nursing-related accrediting body that is recognized by the United States Secretary of Education or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation as acceptable to the Board.
(3) Must have completed a graduate level APRN program accredited by a nursing or nursing-related accrediting body that is recognized by the United States Secretary of Education or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation as acceptable to the Board.
DRH30080-NBf-22* Page 7 General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2019 (2) Maintain national certification in the appropriate APRN role and at least one population focus, authorized by licensure, through an ongoing certification maintenance program nationallyrecognized bythe Board unless subject to the grandfather provision in G.S.
House Bill 185*-First Edition Page 7 General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2019 (2) Maintain national certification in the appropriate APRN role and at least one population focus, authorized by licensure, through an ongoing certification maintenance program nationallyrecognized bythe Board unless subject to the grandfather provision in G.S.
Page 8 DRH30080-NBf-22* General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2019 (1) Facilities described in G.S.
Page 8 House Bill 185*-First Edition General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2019 (1) Facilities described in G.S.
DRH30080-NBf-22* Page 9
House Bill 185*-First Edition Page 9
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Action History

  1. Passed 1st Reading

  2. Ref to the Com on Health, if favorable, Finance, if favorable, Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House

  3. Filed

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Co-sponsors (44)

Not signed on (132)

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors HB 185?
HB 185 is sponsored by Dobson, Donny Lambeth (Republican), Adcock, Autry, Barnes, Beasley, Deb Butler (Democratic), Clemmons, Cleveland, Carla D. Cunningham (U), Everitt, Faircloth, Farmer-Butterfield, Fisher, Graham, Grange, Hardister, Pricey Harrison (Democratic), Holley, Julia C. Howard (Republican), Hunter, Frank Iler (Republican), Lucas, McGrady, Meyer, Montgomery, Garland E. Pierce (Democratic), Queen, Rogers, Russell, Mitchell S. Setzer (Republican), Phil Shepard (Republican), Larry C. Strickland (Republican), Terry, Shelly Willingham (Democratic), Donna McDowell White (Republican), Julie von Haefen (Democratic), Brian Turner (Democratic), Nasif Majeed (U), Carolyn G. Logan (Democratic), Brenden H. Jones (Republican), Jake Johnson (Republican), Destin Hall (Republican), Allison A. Dahle (Democratic), Tracy Clark (Democratic), Eric Ager (Democratic), and Sarah Stevens (Republican).
What is the current status of HB 185?
This bill died with 2019-2020 Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
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