Indiana - Session 2026
Title: Advanced practice registered nurses.
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.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-05 | Introduced | Bill introduced |
| 2026-01-12 | Status | failed |
| 2026-01-12 | Latest Action | Representatives Olthoff, Cash, Garcia Wilburn added as coauthors |