Bill > HB1116

This bill makes significant changes to the regulations governing advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs) in Indiana, primarily by removing requirements for collaborative practice agreements with physicians. The bill eliminates the need for APRNs to operate under a formal collaborative agreement with a licensed physician or hospital governing board, effectively granting them more autonomy in their medical practice. It allows APRNs with prescriptive authority to prescribe Schedule II controlled substances for weight reduction or obesity control, which was previously prohibited. The legislation also removes provisions related to auditing practice agreements and modifies several existing statutes to reflect these changes. Additionally, the bill updates definitions of APRNs, streamlines licensing requirements, and gives the Indiana State Board of Nursing the authority to establish an audit procedure for verifying national certification or continuing education. These changes are designed to expand the scope of practice for APRNs and potentially improve access to healthcare services by reducing administrative barriers to their independent practice.

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https://iga.in.gov/legislative/2025/bills/house/1116/details