Regulation #16A-5151: Licensed Practical Nurse Pronouncement of Death

Implements Act 137 of 2024 which authorizes licensed practical nurses to pronounce death and release the body of the deceased to a funeral director or county coroner.

Regulation Details
IRRC Number 3486 Proposed Regulation Received April 22, 2026
Agency Name State Board of Nursing PA Bulletin Publish Date May 09, 2026
Regulation Status Proposed Close of Public Comment June 08, 2026
PA Code 49 Pa. Code Chapter 21.145
49 Pa. Code Chapter 21.145a 		Final Due By June 08, 2028
Analysts Assigned Fiona E. Cormack  (FEC)
Scott R. Schalles  (SRS)
 IRRC Comments Due July 08, 2026
Final-Form Regulation Received N/A
Public Meeting Date N/A
Published as Final N/A
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