Indiana bills · 2026 Regular Session
Indiana SB 60
Advanced practice registered nurses.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Greg Goode (Republican)
- Andrea Hunley (Democratic)
Cosponsors (2)
- Chris Garten (Republican)
- David Niezgodski (Democratic)
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 8, 2026 · Senate
Senator Garten added as coauthor - Jan 6, 2026 · Senate
Senator Niezgodski removed as third author - Jan 6, 2026 · Senate
Senator Niezgodski added as coauthor - Dec 8, 2025 · Senate
First reading: referred to Committee on Health and Provider Services - Dec 8, 2025 · Senate
Authored by Senators Hunley, Goode, Niezgodski