The AORN Model Bill addresses the AORN legislative priority to preserve and protect the Perioperative Registered Nurses"s scope of practice. Specifically to ensure the supervisory preseence of the RN in the perioperative setting and to respond to any legislative initiatives by allied health care personnel that may affect the perioperative nursing scope of practice and profession. For a copy of the Model Bill contact your State Council President or the AORN National Legislative Committee. AORN is interested in feedback regarding this issue.