Indiana 2021 Regular Session Status: In Committee 2 R cosponsors

HB 1399 — Advanced practice registered nurses.

Last action — First reading: referred to Committee on Public Health

  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill died with 2021 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there are no live odds of enactment. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Summary

Allows an advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) to sign the individualized family service plan to authorize services under a public employee health benefits plan, state higher education employee health benefits plan, or health insurance plan. Allows an APRN to sign certain health documents concerning driving privileges. For purposes of child care, allows an APRN to document limitations on a child's outdoor play. Allows an APRN to certify to a day care ministry that an immunization that may be detrimental to the child is not required. Allows a treating APRN to consent to the release of certain mental health information to certain persons involved in the patient's care. Allows an APRN to issue permission for a student athlete who had a symptom of sudden cardiac arrest to return to play or practice. Amends the definition of "certificate of immunity" to include an APRN certificate. Adds an APRN to the providers who may perform an examination and provide a statement concerning an injured employee for purposes of worker's compensation claims. Allows an APRN to affirm that an applicant has a temporary disability for purposes of a waiver from continuing education requirements to work on certain lift devices. Allows a pharmacist, pharmacist student, or pharmacist intern to administer an immunization under a drug order, prescription, or protocol approved by an APRN. Authorizes an APRN to adopt a protocol concerning the adjustment of a patient's drug regimen by a pharmacist. Allows an attending APRN to be responsible for the ongoing care of a person who resides in a health facility. Provides that an APRN may order a referral for physical therapy. Amends the definition of "practice of respiratory care" to include an APRN as a practitioner who may be assisted by respiratory therapists. Allows an APRN to provide direct supervision to a respiratory therapist. Makes technical corrections.

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. First reading: referred to Committee on Public Health

  2. Authored by Representative Mayfield

  3. Coauthored by Representative Ledbetter

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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Not signed on (148)

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 1399 do?
Allows an advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) to sign the individualized family service plan to authorize services under a public employee health benefits plan, state higher education employee health benefits plan, or health insurance plan. Allows an APRN to sign certain health documents concerning driving privileges. For purposes of child care, allows an APRN to document limitations on a child's outdoor play. Allows an APRN to certify to a day care ministry that an immunization that may be detrimental to the child is not required. Allows a treating APRN to consent to the release of certain mental health information to certain persons involved in the patient's care. Allows an APRN to issue permission for a student athlete who had a symptom of sudden cardiac arrest to return to play or practice. Amends the definition of "certificate of immunity" to include an APRN certificate. Adds an APRN to the providers who may perform an examination and provide a statement concerning an injured employee for purposes of worker's compensation claims. Allows an APRN to affirm that an applicant has a temporary disability for purposes of a waiver from continuing education requirements to work on certain lift devices. Allows a pharmacist, pharmacist student, or pharmacist intern to administer an immunization under a drug order, prescription, or protocol approved by an APRN. Authorizes an APRN to adopt a protocol concerning the adjustment of a patient's drug regimen by a pharmacist. Allows an attending APRN to be responsible for the ongoing care of a person who resides in a health facility. Provides that an APRN may order a referral for physical therapy. Amends the definition of "practice of respiratory care" to include an APRN as a practitioner who may be assisted by respiratory therapists. Allows an APRN to provide direct supervision to a respiratory therapist. Makes technical corrections.
Who sponsors HB 1399?
HB 1399 is sponsored by Peggy Mayfield (Republican) and Cindy Ledbetter (Republican).
What is the current status of HB 1399?
This bill died with 2021 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
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