Provides that certified registered nurse anesthetists may select, issue orders for, and administer certain controlled substances

SB 1445 would allow certified registered nurse anesthetists (CRNAs) to independently select, issue orders for, and administer certain controlled substances without requiring a physician's order. This change directly affects CRNAs by expanding their scope of practice in anesthesia care, particularly for pain management and surgical procedures involving these medications. The bill does not specify which controlled substances are included but would remove current barriers for CRNAs to manage them within their professional role. The bill is currently in early legislative stages, having been prefaced in 2025 and scheduled for its first reading in 2026.