SB 1451 (Ashby) Signed by Governor

CANP has been working diligently to address AB 890 (Wood, 2020) implementation hurdles so that California nurse practitioners can expand access to care as intended by the law.  That's why the California Association for Nurse Practitioners and the Close the Provider Gap Coalition strongly support SB 1451, authored by Senator Angelique Ashby. SB 1451 includes language to ensure the full and effective implementation of AB 890 by:

  • Recognizes "legacy certifications" for 103 NPs; 
  • Clarifies experience requirements for Transition to Practice (TTP);
  • Addresses physician liability concerns around attestation;
  • Grandparents in NPs who may have had a break in their experience; and,
  • Clarifies disclosures that NPs must provide to patients.

On Sept. 22, Governor Newsom signed SB 1451 into law. This marks a significant victory as nurse practitioners (NPs) can now meaningfully expand access to high-quality care throughout the state. SB 1451 will take effect January 1, 2025. Stay tuned for more updates.

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