Policy Details

HB2748 – Relating to the Use of Nursing Titles

Date Passed

7/25/2025

Effective Date

1/1/2026

Summary

Prohibits nonhuman entities – including AI-powered agents – from using protected nursing titles or abbreviations (e.g., APRN, RN, LPN, NP, CRNA, CNS, CMA, CNA).

Healthcare Implications

Health systems and vendors must avoid “AI nurse” branding and adjust patient-facing UX, disclosures, and marketing to reduce misrepresentation and patient confusion; supports clearer role boundaries for clinical communications.

Impact Level

Medium

Keywords

Safety & Risk; Transparency & Governance

Stakeholders

Providers & Health Systems; Patients & Public; Developers & Vendors