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.
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| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-08 | Introduced | Bill introduced |
| 2026-01-08 | Status | failed |
| 2026-01-08 | Latest Action | Senator Garten added as coauthor |
| Bill | Title | Status |
|---|---|---|
| HB 1249 | Various criminal law matters. | enacted |
| SB 185 | Alcohol and tobacco matters. | enacted |
| HB 1210 | Department of local government finance. | enacted |
| HB 1277 | Health and human services matters. | enacted |
| HB 1406 | Tax and fiscal matters. | enacted |
| HB 1424 | Farm and homestead food sales. | enacted |
| SB 262 | INSPECT program. | enacted |
| SB 14 | Pension matters. | enacted |