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SB60 • 2026

A BILL FOR AN ACT to amend the Indiana Code concerning professions and occupations.

A BILL FOR AN ACT to amend the Indiana Code concerning professions and occupations.

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Passed Legislature

This bill passed both chambers and reached final enrollment, even if later executive action is not shown here.

Sponsor
Senator Andrea Hunley
Last action
2026-01-08
Official status
Introduced Senate Bill (S)
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

The official source material does not provide specific details on training and supervision of APRNs under the new rules.

Changes for Advanced Practice Registered Nurses in Indiana

This bill removes certain requirements and restrictions for advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs) in Indiana, including the need for a practice agreement with a physician.

What This Bill Does

  • Removes the requirement that an APRN must have a practice agreement with a collaborating physician.
  • Eliminates provisions related to audits of practice agreements between APRNs and physicians.
  • Allows an APRN to prescribe Schedule II controlled substances for weight loss or obesity control without additional restrictions.

Who It Names or Affects

  • Advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs) in Indiana

Terms To Know

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN)
A nurse with advanced education and training to provide healthcare services, often including prescribing medications.
Schedule II controlled substance
A type of prescription drug that is considered highly addictive but has accepted medical uses.

Limits and Unknowns

  • The bill does not specify when the changes will take effect.
  • It does not address how APRNs will be trained or supervised under the new rules.

Bill History

  1. 2026-01-08 Senate

    Senator Garten added as coauthor

  2. 2026-01-06 Senate

    Senator Niezgodski removed as third author

  3. 2026-01-06 Senate

    Senator Niezgodski added as coauthor

  4. 2025-12-08 Senate

    Authored by Senators Hunley, Goode, Niezgodski

  5. 2025-12-08 Senate

    First reading: referred to Committee on Health and Provider Services

Official Summary Text

A BILL FOR AN ACT to amend the Indiana Code concerning professions and occupations.
Advanced practice registered nurses.

Current Bill Text

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A BILL FOR AN ACT to amend the Indiana Code concerning professions and occupations.

Advanced practice registered nurses.

Removes the requirement that an advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) have a practice agreement with a collaborating physician. Removes a provision requiring an APRN to operate under a collaborative practice agreement or the privileges granted by a hospital governing board. Removes certain provisions concerning the audit of practice agreements. Allows an APRN with prescriptive authority to prescribe a schedule II controlled substance for weight reduction or to control obesity. Makes conforming changes.