The proposed bill, General Assembly Proposed Bill No. 1064, seeks to amend section 20-87a of the general statutes to enhance the scope of practice for advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs) in Connecticut. The bill allows APRNs relocating to the state, who have a minimum of two thousand hours of practice experience, to practice independently. Additionally, it permits APRNs licensed under section 20-94a to sign forms for services within their current scope of practice and to provide behavioral health services for which they are trained and qualified, even if they would typically require physician supervision.

The bill aims to reduce barriers to healthcare services by expanding the capabilities of APRNs, thereby improving access to care for patients. The key insertions in the bill include provisions for independent practice for experienced relocating APRNs and the ability for licensed APRNs to sign relevant forms and provide certain behavioral health services. There are no deletions specified in the text provided.