Indiana HB1129 updates regulations for advanced practice registered nurses, removing certain practice agreement requirements and allowing APRNs to.

Indiana HB1129 removes the requirement for advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs) to have a practice agreement with a collaborating physician. It also removes a provision requiring an APRN to operate under a collaborative practice agreement or the privileges granted by a hospital governing board. The bill allows APRNs with prescriptive authority to prescribe Schedule III or Schedule IV controlled substances for weight reduction or to control obesity, provided certain conditions are met. The bill makes conforming changes and is effective July 1, 2026.

Indiana HB1129 updates regulations for advanced practice registered nurses, removing certain practice agreement requirements and allowing APRNs to.

Indiana HB1129 removes the requirement for advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs) to have a practice agreement with a collaborating physician. It also removes a provision requiring an APRN to operate under a collaborative practice agreement or the privileges granted by a hospital governing board. The bill allows APRNs with prescriptive authority to prescribe Schedule III or Schedule IV controlled substances for weight reduction or to control obesity, provided certain conditions are met. The bill makes conforming changes and is effective July 1, 2026.