Bill > HB1129

This bill modifies several sections of Indiana law related to advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs), fundamentally removing requirements for collaborative practice agreements with physicians. Specifically, the bill eliminates provisions that previously mandated APRNs operate under collaborative agreements with licensed physicians, including requirements for practice agreements, hospital privileges, and physician collaboration. The bill 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 audit requirements for practice agreements and modifies language around APRNs' scope of practice, prescriptive authority, and professional standards. Key changes include granting APRNs more independent practice authority, expanding their ability to prescribe medications, and reducing administrative oversight previously required through collaborative physician agreements. The bill is set to take effect on July 1, 2026, and represents a significant expansion of professional autonomy for advanced practice registered nurses in Indiana, potentially improving access to healthcare services by reducing bureaucratic barriers to their practice.

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https://iga.in.gov/legislative/2026/bills/house/1129/details