Bill > SB0383

This bill removes several existing requirements for advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs) in Indiana, fundamentally changing their professional practice standards. Specifically, the bill eliminates the mandatory practice agreement with a collaborating physician, removes provisions requiring APRNs to operate under collaborative practice agreements or hospital-granted privileges, and repeals sections related to auditing these practice agreements. The bill allows APRNs with prescriptive authority to prescribe Schedule II controlled substances for weight reduction or obesity control, which was previously prohibited. Additionally, the legislation makes conforming changes across multiple sections of Indiana law to reflect these new practice freedoms, such as modifying definitions, prescribing authority, and licensing requirements. The changes aim to provide APRNs with greater autonomy in their medical practice, giving them more independent decision-making power in areas like patient treatment, prescriptions, and professional scope of practice. These modifications take effect on July 1, 2025, providing a transition period for healthcare systems and practitioners to adapt to the new regulatory framework.

Health and Social Services

https://iga.in.gov/legislative/2025/bills/senate/383/details