Clinical nurse specialists; practice agreements, consultation requirements.
This legislation focuses on the practice agreements that clinical nurse specialists must have. It also sets out requirements for consultation related to their practice.
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SB811 — Clinical nurse specialists; practice agreements, consultation requirements.
Last action — Continued from last session
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1Introduced
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2In Committee
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3Passed Senate
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4Passed House of Delegates
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5To Executive
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6Enacted
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced January 23, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.
Prognosis
Where this bill stands today.
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Introduced
Current position in the legislative process.
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1 sponsor
1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.
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Cleared a recorded vote
Passed 1 recorded vote so far.
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In plain language
The bill addresses practice agreements and consultation requirements for clinical nurse specialists.
This legislation focuses on the practice agreements that clinical nurse specialists must have. It also sets out requirements for consultation related to their practice.
Summary
Clinical nurse specialists; practice agreements, consultation requirements.
Bill Text
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Read SB811 on the official Virginia source →Compared against the Code of Virginia as published AI-generated reading aid — verify against the official bill.
This bill amends 1 section(s) of the Code of Virginia: 54.1-2957.
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54.1-2957
The practice of clinical nurse specialists shall be consistent with the American Nurse's Association's Standards of Nursing Practice and with all applicable laws and regulations.
Inserts “The practice of clinical nurse specialists shall be consistent with the American Nurse's Association's Standards of Nursing Practice and with all applicable laws and regulations.”.
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54.1-2957
("prescribing clinical nurse specialist") and who has practiced fewer than 1,000 hours as a prescribing clinical nurse specialist
Inserts “("prescribing clinical nurse specialist") and who has practiced fewer than 1,000 hours as a prescribing clinical nurse specialist”.
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54.1-2957
a prescribing clinical nurse specialist who has practiced for at least two years prior to entering into the practice agreement ("supervising prescribing clinical nurse specialist"), or
Inserts “a prescribing clinical nurse specialist who has practiced for at least two years prior to entering into the practice agreement ("supervising prescribing clinical nurse specialist"), or”.
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54.1-2957
written or electroni
Inserts “written or electroni”.
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54.1-2957
c
Inserts “c”.
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54.1-2957
between the clinical nurse specialist and the licensed physicianStrikes “between the clinical nurse specialist and the licensed physician”.
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54.1-2957
supervising prescribing clinical nurse specialist or the licensed
Inserts “supervising prescribing clinical nurse specialist or the licensed”.
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54.1-2957
a→ suchReplaces “a” with “such”.
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54.1-2957
a→ the prescribingReplaces “a” with “ the prescribing”.
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54.1-2957
The practice of clinical nurse specialists shall be consistent with the standards of care for the profession and with applicable laws and regulations.Strikes “The practice of clinical nurse specialists shall be consistent with the standards of care for the profession and with applicable laws and regulations.”.
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54.1-2957
A prescribing clinical nurse specialist who has completed 1,000 hours of work as a prescribing clinical nurse specialist may practice without a practice agreement upon receipt of an attestation from the supervising prescribing clinical nurse specialist or from the licensed physician with whom the prescribing nurse specialist has entered into a practice agreement stating (i) that such supervising prescribing clinical nurse specialist or licensed physician has provided consultation to the prescribing nurse specialist pursuant to a practice agreement meeting the requirements of this section and (ii) the period of time for which such supervising prescribing nurse specialist or licensed physician practiced in collaboration and consultation with the prescribing nurse specialist pursuant to the practice agreement.
Inserts “A prescribing clinical nurse specialist who has completed 1,000 hours of work as a prescribing clinical nurse specialist may practice without a practice agreement upon receipt of an attestation from the supervising prescribing clinical nurse specialist or from the licensed physician with whom the prescribing nurse specialist has entered into a practice agreement stating (i) that such supervising prescribing clinical nurse specialist or licensed physician has provided consultation to the prescribing nurse specialist pursuant to a practice agreement meeting the requirements of this section and (ii) the period of time for which such supervising prescribing nurse specialist or licensed physician practiced in collaboration and consultation with the prescribing nurse specialist pursuant to the practice agreement.”.
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54.1-2957
A prescribing clinical nurse specialist authorized to practice without a practice agreement shall consult and collaborate with, and refer patients to such other health care providers as may be appropriate for the care of the patient.
Inserts “A prescribing clinical nurse specialist authorized to practice without a practice agreement shall consult and collaborate with, and refer patients to such other health care providers as may be appropriate for the care of the patient.”.
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54.1-2957
The practice of prescribing clinical nurse specialists shall be consistent with the American Nurse's Association's Standards of Nursing Practice and with all applicable laws and regulations.
Inserts “The practice of prescribing clinical nurse specialists shall be consistent with the American Nurse's Association's Standards of Nursing Practice and with all applicable laws and regulations.”.
Action History
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S Continued to next session in Education and Health (15-Y 0-N)
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S Assigned Education sub: Health Professions
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S Referred to Committee on Education and Health
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S Presented and ordered printed 26106102D
Sponsors
- Christopher T. Head · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 147 not signed on
Sponsors (1)
Co-sponsors (0)
None.
Not signed on (147)
147 members have not signed on to this bill.
Show all 147 →"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.
Votes
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
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| Unaffiliated | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| % of votes cast | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
How each member voted (15)
| Member | Party | Vote |
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| Barbara A. Favola | — | Yea |
| Christie New Craig | — | Yea |
| Christopher T. Head | — | Yea |
| David R. Suetterlein | — | Yea |
| Jennifer B. Boysko | — | Yea |
| L. Louise Lucas | — | Yea |
| Lamont Bagby | — | Yea |
| Lashrecse D. Aird | — | Yea |
| Mamie E. Locke | — | Yea |
| Mark J. Peake | — | Yea |
| Russet Perry | — | Yea |
| Schuyler T. VanValkenburg | — | Yea |
| Stella G. Pekarsky | — | Yea |
| Tara A. Durant | — | Yea |
| Todd E. Pillion | — | Yea |
Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- What does SB811 do?
- Clinical nurse specialists; practice agreements, consultation requirements.
- Who sponsors SB811?
- SB811 is sponsored by Christopher T. Head.
- What is the current status of SB811?
- This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced January 23, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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