Indiana bills · 2026 Regular Session
Indiana HB 1129
Advanced practice registered nurses.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Cindy Ledbetter (Republican)
Cosponsors (3)
- Victoria Garcia Wilburn (Democratic)
- Becky Cash (Republican)
- Julie Olthoff (Republican)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Indiana legislature· Digest
Removes the requirement that an advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) have a practice agreement with a collaborating physician. Removes a provision requiring an APRN to operate under a collaborative practice agreement or the privileges granted by a hospital governing board. Removes certain provisions concerning the audit of practice agreements. Allows an APRN with prescriptive authority to prescribe a schedule II controlled substance for weight reduction or to control obesity. Makes conforming changes.
Text versions
Roll-call votes
No recorded votes on this bill.
Actions
- Jan 12, 2026 · House
Representatives Olthoff, Cash, Garcia Wilburn added as coauthors - Jan 5, 2026 · House
Authored by Representative Ledbetter - Jan 5, 2026 · House
First reading: referred to Committee on Public Health