Indiana · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
SB 383: 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
SB 383 is a bill introduced in the Indiana Senate on January 13, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Advanced practice registered nurses. Primary sponsor: Greg Goode (Republican). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (January 23, 2025): Senator Niezgodski added as coauthor.
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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 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greg Goode | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 38 |
| David Niezgodski | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 10 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Senator Niezgodski added as coauthor
- First reading: referred to Committee on Health and Provider Services
- Authored by Senator Goode