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H02892025 Regular SessionSigned into law

Adds to existing law to establish provisions regarding certified registered nurse anesthetists.

NURSES -- Adds to existing law to establish provisions regarding certified registered nurse anesthetists.

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This legislation clarifies the scope of practice, responsibilities, and liability protections for Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs) in Idaho. CRNAs provide the full spectrum of anesthesia services to patients with awiderangeofhealthconditions. CRNAspracticeineverysettinginwhichanesthesiaisprovidedandareoften the sole anesthesia provider in many rural counties in Idaho. Since 2002, Idaho has recognized the independent practice of Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs), becoming the third state in the nation to remove thephysiciansupervisionrequirement. Thislegislationreaffirmstheirautonomousroleinanesthesiacarewhile ensuring appropriate liability protections for physicians.

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This legislation causes no increase or decrease in revenue, or additional expenditure of funds at the state or local level of government; therefore, this legislation has no fiscal impact.

house Chamber· Mar 6, 2025

House Third Reading

✓ Passed
69 Yea
0 Nay
1 absentPassed by 69 votes
Republican
61 yea/0 nay
Democrat
8 yea/0 nay
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ABSENT / NOT VOTING (1)

Reported Signed by Governor on March 28, 2025 Session Law Chapter 199 Effective: 07/01/2025