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IN HB1278

IN HB1278
Nursing matters; education programs.

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Introduced
01/06/2026
In Committee
02/05/2026
Crossed Over
01/29/2026
Passed
02/18/2026
Dead

Introduced Session

2026 Regular Session

Bill Summary

Nursing matters; education programs. Requires the Indiana State Nurses Association, any time there is a vacancy or expiration of a term on the board of nursing, to recommend to the governor a list of qualified nurses for appointment. (Current law requires the Indiana State Nurses Association to recommend the list when there is a vacancy on the board.) Allows an institution that has been operating an eligible nursing program for at least five years to increase the enrollment in any eligible nursing program at any rate the institution considers appropriate.

AI Summary

This bill modifies Indiana law concerning nursing education programs, requiring the Indiana State Nurses Association to recommend qualified nurses to the governor for appointment to the board of nursing whenever there is a vacancy or an expiring term, rather than just for vacancies. Additionally, it allows any institution that has been running an eligible nursing program, which includes practical nursing programs and associate or bachelor's degree registered nursing programs accredited by the board with at least an 80% successful NCLEX pass rate, for at least five years to increase enrollment in any of its eligible nursing programs at whatever rate it deems appropriate.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (10)

Last Action

Returned to the House with amendments (on 02/18/2026)

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Document Type Source Location
State Bill Page https://iga.in.gov/legislative/2026/bills/house/1278/details
Fiscal Note #2: Senate Engrossed https://iga.in.gov/pdf-documents/124/2026/house/bills/HB1278/fiscal-notes/HB1278.04.ENGS.FN002.pdf
BillText https://iga.in.gov/pdf-documents/124/2026/house/bills/HB1278/HB1278.04.ENGS.pdf
Fiscal Note #1: Senate Engrossed https://iga.in.gov/pdf-documents/124/2026/house/bills/HB1278/fiscal-notes/HB1278.04.ENGS.FN001.pdf
Senate Amendment #2 https://iga.in.gov/pdf-documents/124/2026/house/bills/HB1278/amendments/HB1278.03.COMS.AMS002.pdf
Senate Amendment #1 https://iga.in.gov/pdf-documents/124/2026/house/bills/HB1278/amendments/HB1278.03.COMS.AMS001.pdf
Fiscal Note #2: Senate Comm Sub https://iga.in.gov/pdf-documents/124/2026/house/bills/HB1278/fiscal-notes/HB1278.03.COMS.FN002.pdf
BillText https://iga.in.gov/pdf-documents/124/2026/house/bills/HB1278/HB1278.03.COMS.pdf
Fiscal Note #1: Senate Comm Sub https://iga.in.gov/pdf-documents/124/2026/house/bills/HB1278/fiscal-notes/HB1278.03.COMS.FN001.pdf
Senate Committee Report https://iga.in.gov/pdf-documents/124/2026/house/bills/HB1278/committee-reports/HB1278.02.COMH.CRS001.pdf
Vote Sheet February 04, 2026 https://iga.in.gov/pdf-documents/124/2026/house/bills/HB1278/votesheets/HB1278.02.COMH.02.pdf
Senate Health and Provider Services Amendment #2 https://iga.in.gov/pdf-documents/124/2026/house/bills/HB1278/committee-amendments/amendments/HB1278.02.COMH.AMS02.pdf
Fiscal Note #3: House Comm Sub https://iga.in.gov/pdf-documents/124/2026/house/bills/HB1278/fiscal-notes/HB1278.02.COMH.FN003.pdf
Fiscal Note #2: House Comm Sub https://iga.in.gov/pdf-documents/124/2026/house/bills/HB1278/fiscal-notes/HB1278.02.COMH.FN002.pdf
BillText https://iga.in.gov/pdf-documents/124/2026/house/bills/HB1278/HB1278.02.COMH.pdf
Fiscal Note #1: House Comm Sub https://iga.in.gov/pdf-documents/124/2026/house/bills/HB1278/fiscal-notes/HB1278.02.COMH.FN001.pdf
House Public Health Amendment #1 https://iga.in.gov/pdf-documents/124/2026/house/bills/HB1278/committee-amendments/amendments/HB1278.01.INTR.AMH01.pdf
House Committee Report https://iga.in.gov/pdf-documents/124/2026/house/bills/HB1278/committee-reports/HB1278.01.INTR.CRH001.pdf
Vote Sheet January 20, 2026 https://iga.in.gov/pdf-documents/124/2026/house/bills/HB1278/votesheets/HB1278.01.INTR.05.pdf
Fiscal Note #1: Introduced https://iga.in.gov/pdf-documents/124/2026/house/bills/HB1278/fiscal-notes/HB1278.01.INTR.FN001.pdf
BillText https://iga.in.gov/pdf-documents/124/2026/house/bills/HB1278/HB1278.01.INTR.pdf
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