HB 533: Naturopathic Medicine
GENERAL BILL by Smith
Naturopathic Medicine; Creates Board of Naturopathic Medicine within DOH; provides for licensure by examination of naturopathic physicians; provides financial responsibility requirements as condition of licensure for naturopathic physicians; provides that patients are responsible for advising treating health care practitioners about any legend drug, nutrient, or natural medicinal substance that naturopathic physician has prescribed or recommended to patient; provides for licensure by endorsement of naturopathic physicians.
Last Action: 3/4/2025 House - 1st Reading (Original Filed Version)
Bill Text: PDF
Bill History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2/11/2025 | House |
• Filed |
| 2/19/2025 | House |
• Referred to Health Professions & Programs Subcommittee • Referred to Health Care Budget Subcommittee • Referred to Health & Human Services Committee • Now in Health Professions & Programs Subcommittee |
| 3/4/2025 | House |
• 1st Reading (Original Filed Version) |
Related Bills
| Bill Number | Subject | Filed By | Relationship | Last Action and Location | Track Bills |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S 470 | Naturopathic Medicine | Rodriguez | Identical | Last Action: 3/4/2025 S Introduced |
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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 60 (pdf) |
| 381.0031 | Epidemiological research; report of diseases of public health significance to department. | Page 62 (pdf) |
| 462.001 | Page 7 (pdf) | |
| 462.002 | Page 7 (pdf) | |
| 462.003 | Page 9 (pdf) | |
| 462.004 | Page 14 (pdf) | |
| 462.005 | Page 15 (pdf) | |
| 462.006 | Page 16 (pdf) | |
| 462.007 | Page 17 (pdf) | |
| 462.008 | Page 21 (pdf) | |
| 462.009 | Page 21 (pdf) | |
| 462.01 | Definitions. | Page 9 (pdf) |
| 462.011 | Page 22 (pdf) | |
| 462.012 | Page 24 (pdf) | |
| 462.013 | Page 25 (pdf) | |
| 462.014 | Page 25 (pdf) | |
| 462.015 | Page 26 (pdf) | |
| 462.016 | Page 37 (pdf) | |
| 462.017 | Page 38 (pdf) | |
| 462.018 | Page 54 (pdf) | |
| 462.019 | Page 54 (pdf) | |
| 462.023 | Powers and duties of the department. | Page 15 (pdf) |
| 462.024 | Page 58 (pdf) | |
| 462.025 | Page 59 (pdf) | |
| 462.026 | Page 59 (pdf) | |
| 462.08 | Renewal of license to practice naturopathy. | Page 21 (pdf) |
| 462.09 | Disposition of fees. | Page 59 (pdf) |
| 462.11 | Naturopaths to observe regulations. | Page 25 (pdf) |
| 462.13 | Additional powers and duties of the department. | Page 37 (pdf) |
| 462.14 | Grounds for disciplinary action; action by the department. | Page 38 (pdf) |
| 462.16 | Reissue of license. | Page 59 (pdf) |
| 462.17 | Penalty for offenses relating to naturopathy. | Page 54 (pdf) |
| 462.18 | Educational requirements. | Page 22 (pdf) |
| 462.19 | Renewal of license; inactive status. | Page 24 (pdf) |
| 462.2001 | Saving clause. | Page 59 (pdf) |
| 468.301 | Definitions. | Page 63 (pdf) |
| 476.044 | Exemptions. | Page 63 (pdf) |
| 477.0135 | Exemptions. | Page 63 (pdf) |
| 485.003 | Definitions. | Page 64 (pdf) |
| 486.161 | Exemptions. | Page 65 (pdf) |
| 627.351 | Insurance risk apportionment plans. | Page 65 (pdf) |
| 893.02 | Definitions. | Page 67 (pdf) |
| 921.0022 | Criminal Punishment Code; offense severity ranking chart. | Page 67 (pdf) |
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