Modifies provisions relating to advanced practice registered nurses

HB 1875 modifies the rules governing advanced practice registered nurses to clarify their ability to prescribe controlled substances under collaborative practice arrangements with physicians. The bill specifically allows these nurses to prescribe medications in Schedules III, IV, and V, with limited restrictions on Schedule II drugs such as hydrocodone, benzodiazepines, and stimulants for behavioral health patients. It also grants special authority for prescribing Schedule II medications to hospice patients and permits the prescription of buprenorphine for substance use disorder treatment. To ensure oversight, the legislation requires written agreements between nurses and physicians, mandates specific disclosure statements for patients, and sets supply limits for certain prescriptions. Additionally, the bill outlines geographic proximity requirements for collaboration and includes provisions for veterinarians and general practitioners regarding controlled substance handling.