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CS/HB 647 — Advanced Practice Registered Nurse Services
by Health Professions & Programs Subcommittee and Rep. Trabulsy and others (CS/SB 998 by Health Policy Committee and Senator Calatayud)
This summary is provided for information only and does not represent the opinion of any Senator, Senate Officer, or Senate Office.
Prepared by: Health Policy Committee (HP)
The bill provides that, in the absence of a funeral director, an advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) providing hospice care pursuant to a written protocol with a licensed physician may file a certificate of death or fetal death. The bill authorizes such an APRN to certify the cause of death and correct information on a permanent certificate of death or fetal death.
If approved by the Governor, or allowed to become law without the Governor’s signature, these provisions take effect July 1, 2025.
Vote: Senate 38-0; House 111-0