SB 470: Naturopathic Medicine
GENERAL BILL by Rodriguez
Naturopathic Medicine; Redesignating the title of ch. 462, F.S., from “Naturopathy” to “Naturopathic Medicine”; creating the Board of Naturopathic Medicine within the Department of Health; providing for licensure by examination of naturopathic physicians; providing financial responsibility requirements as a condition of licensure for naturopathic physicians; providing that patients are responsible for advising treating health care practitioners about any legend drug, nutrient, or natural medicinal substance that a naturopathic physician has prescribed or recommended to the patient, etc.
Bill History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2/4/2025 | Senate |
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No Vote History AvailableCitations - Statutes (43)
| Citation | Catchline | Location in Bill Location In Bill Help |
|---|---|---|
| 20.43 | Department of Health. | Page 51 (pdf) |
| 381.0031 | Epidemiological research; report of diseases of public health significance to department. | Page 53 (pdf) |
| 462.001 | Page 6 (pdf) | |
| 462.002 | Page 6 (pdf) | |
| 462.003 | Page 8 (pdf) | |
| 462.004 | Page 12 (pdf) | |
| 462.005 | Page 13 (pdf) | |
| 462.006 | Page 14 (pdf) | |
| 462.007 | Page 14 (pdf) | |
| 462.008 | Page 18 (pdf) | |
| 462.009 | Page 18 (pdf) | |
| 462.01 | Definitions. | Page 8 (pdf) |
| 462.011 | Page 19 (pdf) | |
| 462.012 | Page 21 (pdf) | |
| 462.013 | Page 21 (pdf) | |
| 462.014 | Page 22 (pdf) | |
| 462.015 | Page 22 (pdf) | |
| 462.016 | Page 32 (pdf) | |
| 462.017 | Page 32 (pdf) | |
| 462.018 | Page 46 (pdf) | |
| 462.019 | Page 47 (pdf) | |
| 462.023 | Powers and duties of the department. | Page 13 (pdf) |
| 462.024 | Page 50 (pdf) | |
| 462.025 | Page 51 (pdf) | |
| 462.026 | Page 51 (pdf) | |
| 462.08 | Renewal of license to practice naturopathy. | Page 18 (pdf) |
| 462.09 | Disposition of fees. | Page 18 (pdf) |
| 462.11 | Naturopaths to observe regulations. | Page 21 (pdf) |
| 462.13 | Additional powers and duties of the department. | Page 32 (pdf) |
| 462.14 | Grounds for disciplinary action; action by the department. | Page 32 (pdf) |
| 462.16 | Reissue of license. | Page 51 (pdf) |
| 462.17 | Penalty for offenses relating to naturopathy. | Page 47 (pdf) |
| 462.18 | Educational requirements. | Page 19 (pdf) |
| 462.19 | Renewal of license; inactive status. | Page 21 (pdf) |
| 462.2001 | Saving clause. | Page 51 (pdf) |
| 468.301 | Definitions. | Page 54 (pdf) |
| 476.044 | Exemptions. | Page 54 (pdf) |
| 477.0135 | Exemptions. | Page 54 (pdf) |
| 485.003 | Definitions. | Page 55 (pdf) |
| 486.161 | Exemptions. | Page 56 (pdf) |
| 627.351 | Insurance risk apportionment plans. | Page 56 (pdf) |
| 893.02 | Definitions. | Page 57 (pdf) |
| 921.0022 | Criminal Punishment Code; offense severity ranking chart. | Page 58 (pdf) |
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