Minnesota HF1794: Advanced practice registered nurse postgraduate collaborative practice requirements removed.

What the bill says

A bill for an act relating to health occupations; removing advanced practice registered nurse postgraduate collaborative practice requirements; repealing Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 148.211, subdivision 1c.

From the engrossed text, March 18, 2026:

A bill for an act relating to health occupations; removing advanced practice registered nurse postgraduate collaborative practice requirements; repealing Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 148.211, subdivision 1c. Section 1. new text begin [ADDED: REPEALER.] new text end new text begin [ADDED: Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 148.211, subdivision 1c,] new text end new text begin [ADDED: is repealed.] new text end new text begin [ADDED: EFFECTIVE DATE.] new text end new text begin [ADDED: This section is effective August 1, 2026, and applies to any nurse completing postgraduate practice requirements under Minnesota Statutes, section 148.211, subdivision 1c, and any applications for licensure submitted on or after that date.] new text end APPENDIX Repealed Minnesota Statutes: H1794-1 148.211 LICENSING. Subd. 1c. Postgraduate practice. A nurse practitioner or clinical nurse specialist who qualifies for licensure as an advanced practice registered nurse must practice for at least 2,080 hours, within the context of a collaborative agreement, within a hospital or integrated clinical setting where advanced practice registered nurses and physicians work together to provide patient care. The nurse practitioner or clinical nurse specialist shall submit written evidence to the board with the application, or upon completion of the required collaborative practice experience. For purposes of this subdivision, a collaborative agreement is a mutually agreed upon plan for the overall working relationship between a nurse practitioner …

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Sponsors

• Bianca Virnig (D) · primary sponsor
• Cal Warwas (R)
• Liz Reyer (D)
• Danny Nadeau (R)
• Kristin Bahner (D)
• Amanda Hemmingsen-Jaeger (D)
• Pérez-Vega, María Isa (D, 65B)
• Kari Rehrauer (D)
• Jeff Backer (R)
• Dawn Gillman (R)

Latest actions

1. April 28, 2026: Referred to Health and Human Services
2. April 28, 2026: Introduction and first reading
3. April 28, 2026: Received from House
4. April 27, 2026: Bill was passed vote: 119-12
5. April 27, 2026: Third reading
6. April 23, 2026: House rule 1.21, placed on Calendar for the Day 04/27/2026
7. March 18, 2026: Author added Gillman
8. March 18, 2026: Second reading
9. March 18, 2026: Committee report, to adopt as amended
10. February 17, 2026: Author added Backer

Votes

• CALENDAR FOR THE DAY - Passage (April 27, 2026): 119 yea, 12 nay, passed

Common questions

What is HF1794?

HF1794 is a bill in the Minnesota Legislature (94th Legislature 2025-2026): Advanced practice registered nurse postgraduate collaborative practice requirements removed.

What does HF1794 do?

In its own words: A bill for an act relating to health occupations; removing advanced practice registered nurse postgraduate collaborative practice requirements; repealing Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 148.211, subdivision 1c.

What is the status of HF1794?

In committee as of April 28, 2026. Latest action: Referred to Health and Human Services (April 28, 2026).

Who sponsored HF1794?

Bianca Virnig (D), with 9 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for HF1794?

On the Minnesota Legislature website: https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?f=HF1794&y=2025&ssn=0&b=house