Indiana · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 1129: Advanced practice registered nurses.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 1129 is a bill introduced in the Indiana House on January 5, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Advanced practice registered nurses. Primary sponsor: Cindy Ledbetter (Republican). It lists 3 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (January 12, 2026): Representatives Olthoff, Cash, Garcia Wilburn added as coauthors.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
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.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1 · Republican 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cindy Ledbetter | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 75 |
| Becky Cash | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 25 |
| Julie Olthoff | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 19 |
| Victoria Garcia Wilburn | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 32 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Representatives Olthoff, Cash, Garcia Wilburn added as coauthors
- Authored by Representative Ledbetter
- First reading: referred to Committee on Public Health