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State Government March 27, 2026 - 9:55 am

Kansas Legislature imposes overhaul of state nursing board, voids 20 years of disciplinary actions

by Morgan Chilson, Kansas Reflector

A bill forcing extensive changes at the Kansas State Board of Nursing and voiding 20 years of disciplinary actions passed both legislative chambers and will land on the governor’s desk amid concerns about its impact.

State Government February 6, 2026 - 2:07 pm

Kansas House responds to complaints, unveils bill revamping Board of Nursing’s authority

by Tim Carpenter, Kansas Reflector

Three people recounted traumatic nursing regulatory experiences in Kansas House testimony supporting a bill written to force administrative changes at the Kansas State Board of Nursing and void some of the board’s disciplinary actions.

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