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 who relocate to the state and have a minimum of two thousand hours of practice to operate 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, without requiring physician supervision.

This legislative change aims to reduce barriers to healthcare services by expanding the capabilities of APRNs, thereby improving access to care for patients. The bill introduces new provisions while removing existing restrictions that limit the practice of APRNs, particularly in the area of behavioral health services.