Indiana · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 1278: Nursing matters; education programs.
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 1278 is a bill introduced in the Indiana House on January 6, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Nursing matters; education programs. Primary sponsor: Brad Barrett (Republican), Justin Busch (Republican), Ed Charbonneau (Republican), La Keisha Jackson (Democratic). It lists 6 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (March 4, 2026): Public Law 89.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
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.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 5 · Republican 5
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brad Barrett | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 56 |
| Justin Busch | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 16 |
| Ed Charbonneau | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 5 |
| La Keisha Jackson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 34 |
| J.D. Ford | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 29 |
| Tony Isa | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 51 |
| Cindy Ledbetter | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 75 |
| Lonnie Randolph | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 2 |
| Robin Shackleford | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 98 |
| Shelli Yoder | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 40 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Public Law 89
- Signed by the Governor
- Signed by the President Pro Tempore
- Signed by the President of the Senate
- Signed by the Speaker
- Joint Rule 15 Certification
- Returned to the House with amendments
- Third reading: passed; Roll Call 187: yeas 45, nays 0
- Amendment #1 (Busch) prevailed; voice vote
- Reread second time: amended, ordered engrossed
- Senator Randolph added as cosponsor
- Placed back on second reading
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