HB 223: Naturopathic Medicine
GENERAL BILL by Smith
Naturopathic Medicine; Creates Board of Naturopathic Medicine within DOH; provides for licensure by examination of naturopathic doctors; provides financial responsibility requirements as condition of licensure for naturopathic doctors; provides that patients are responsible for advising treating health care practitioners about any legend drug, nutrient, or natural medicinal substance that naturopathic doctor has prescribed or recommended to patient; provides for licensure by endorsement of naturopathic doctors.
Bill History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 10/17/2025 | House |
• Filed |
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| Citation | Catchline | Location in Bill Location In Bill Help |
|---|---|---|
| 20.43 | Department of Health. | Page 29 (pdf) |
| 381.0031 | Epidemiological research; report of diseases of public health significance to department. | Page 31 (pdf) |
| 462.001 | Page 5 (pdf) | |
| 462.002 | Page 6 (pdf) | |
| 462.003 | Page 7 (pdf) | |
| 462.004 | Page 11 (pdf) | |
| 462.005 | Page 12 (pdf) | |
| 462.006 | Page 13 (pdf) | |
| 462.007 | Page 13 (pdf) | |
| 462.008 | Page 16 (pdf) | |
| 462.009 | Page 16 (pdf) | |
| 462.01 | Definitions. | Page 7 (pdf) |
| 462.011 | Page 17 (pdf) | |
| 462.012 | Page 19 (pdf) | |
| 462.017 | Page 20 (pdf) | |
| 462.023 | Powers and duties of the department. | Page 12 (pdf) |
| 462.08 | Renewal of license to practice naturopathy. | Page 16 (pdf) |
| 462.14 | Grounds for disciplinary action; action by the department. | Page 20 (pdf) |
| 462.18 | Educational requirements. | Page 17 (pdf) |
| 462.19 | Renewal of license; inactive status. | Page 19 (pdf) |
| 468.301 | Definitions. | Page 32 (pdf) |
| 476.044 | Exemptions. | Page 32 (pdf) |
| 477.0135 | Exemptions. | Page 33 (pdf) |
| 485.003 | Definitions. | Page 33 (pdf) |
| 486.161 | Exemptions. | Page 34 (pdf) |
| 627.351 | Insurance risk apportionment plans. | Page 34 (pdf) |
| 893.02 | Definitions. | Page 36 (pdf) |
| 921.0022 | Criminal Punishment Code; offense severity ranking chart. | Page 36 (pdf) |
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