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IN SB0176

IN SB0176
Nursing matters.

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Introduced
01/08/2025
In Committee
03/13/2025
Crossed Over
01/24/2025
Passed
03/21/2025
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
04/10/2025

Introduced Session

2025 Regular Session

Bill Summary

Nursing matters. Adds members to the Indiana state board of nursing and changes the required qualifications for certain members. Amends the requirements that an individual applying for a license to practice as a licensed practical nurse must meet. Provides that an applicant for a state accredited program of practical nursing (program) is not required to have a high school diploma or its equivalent. Requires a student of the program to obtain a high school diploma or its equivalent before completing the program.

AI Summary

This bill makes several changes to nursing regulations in Indiana, focusing on the state board of nursing and licensing requirements for practical nurses. The bill expands the Indiana state board of nursing from nine to eleven members, increasing the number of registered nurse positions from six to eight and adding a new requirement for one board member to be a current nursing faculty member with administrative leadership experience. The bill also modifies the requirements for becoming a licensed practical nurse (LPN), removing the prerequisite of having a high school diploma or equivalent for entering a practical nursing program, while still requiring students to obtain their high school diploma or equivalent before completing the program. Additionally, the bill adjusts the board's quorum requirements from five to six members and provides more detailed guidelines for foreign-educated nursing applicants seeking licensure. These changes aim to expand representation on the nursing board, provide more flexibility for nursing students, and maintain high standards for professional nursing practice in Indiana.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (27)

Last Action

Public Law 45 (on 04/10/2025)

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Document Type Source Location
State Bill Page https://iga.in.gov/legislative/2025/bills/senate/176/details
Fiscal Note #1: House Enrolled https://iga.in.gov/pdf-documents/124/2025/senate/bills/SB0176/fiscal-notes/SB0176.04.ENRH.FN001.pdf
BillText https://iga.in.gov/pdf-documents/124/2025/senate/bills/SB0176/SB0176.04.ENRH.pdf
Fiscal Note #3: House Comm Sub https://iga.in.gov/pdf-documents/124/2025/senate/bills/SB0176/fiscal-notes/SB0176.03.COMH.FN003.pdf
Fiscal Note #2: House Comm Sub https://iga.in.gov/pdf-documents/124/2025/senate/bills/SB0176/fiscal-notes/SB0176.03.COMH.FN002.pdf
BillText https://iga.in.gov/pdf-documents/124/2025/senate/bills/SB0176/SB0176.03.COMH.pdf
Fiscal Note #1: House Comm Sub https://iga.in.gov/pdf-documents/124/2025/senate/bills/SB0176/fiscal-notes/SB0176.03.COMH.FN001.pdf
House Committee Report https://iga.in.gov/pdf-documents/124/2025/senate/bills/SB0176/committee-reports/SB0176.02.COMS.CRH001.pdf
Vote Sheet March 11, 2025 https://iga.in.gov/pdf-documents/124/2025/senate/bills/SB0176/votesheets/SB0176.02.COMS.02.pdf
House Public Health Amendment #3 https://iga.in.gov/pdf-documents/124/2025/senate/bills/SB0176/committee-amendments/amendments/SB0176.02.COMS.AMH03.pdf
House Public Health Amendment #4 https://iga.in.gov/pdf-documents/124/2025/senate/bills/SB0176/committee-amendments/amendments/SB0176.02.COMS.AMH04.pdf
Fiscal Note #3: Senate Comm Sub https://iga.in.gov/pdf-documents/124/2025/senate/bills/SB0176/fiscal-notes/SB0176.02.COMS.FN003.pdf
Fiscal Note #2: Senate Comm Sub https://iga.in.gov/pdf-documents/124/2025/senate/bills/SB0176/fiscal-notes/SB0176.02.COMS.FN002.pdf
Fiscal Note #1: Senate Comm Sub https://iga.in.gov/pdf-documents/124/2025/senate/bills/SB0176/fiscal-notes/SB0176.02.COMS.FN001.pdf
BillText https://iga.in.gov/pdf-documents/124/2025/senate/bills/SB0176/SB0176.02.COMS.pdf
Senate Health and Provider Services Amendment #1 https://iga.in.gov/pdf-documents/124/2025/senate/bills/SB0176/committee-amendments/amendments/SB0176.01.INTR.AMS01.pdf
Senate Committee Report https://iga.in.gov/pdf-documents/124/2025/senate/bills/SB0176/committee-reports/SB0176.01.INTR.CRS001.pdf
Vote Sheet January 15, 2025 https://iga.in.gov/pdf-documents/124/2025/senate/bills/SB0176/votesheets/SB0176.01.INTR.03.pdf
Senate Health and Provider Services Amendment #1 https://iga.in.gov/pdf-documents/124/2025/senate/bills/SB0176/committee-amendments/drafts/AM017601.pdf
Senate Health and Provider Services Amendment #2 https://iga.in.gov/pdf-documents/124/2025/senate/bills/SB0176/committee-amendments/drafts/AM017602.pdf
BillText https://iga.in.gov/pdf-documents/124/2025/senate/bills/SB0176/SB0176.01.INTR.pdf
Fiscal Note #1: Introduced https://iga.in.gov/pdf-documents/124/2025/senate/bills/SB0176/fiscal-notes/SB0176.01.INTR.FN001.pdf
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