BILL · 2001–02 SESSION
HB 1388: Naturopathic physicians
Regulating naturopathic physicians.
Summary
- $ The practice of naturopathy is expanded to include the use of legend drugs and controlled substances in schedules III-V appropriate to naturopathic medicine, including injections and the scope of minor office procedures and diagnostic procedures.
- $ The Secretary of Health must do an analysis of the appropriateness of acupuncture in naturopathic practice and form a work group to identify areas of practice requiring an acupuncture endorsement.
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Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee
- IntroducedJan 25, 2001
- Out of committeestopped here
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- Governor
- Law
- Prime sponsor
- Laura Ruderman (D-45)
- Introduced
- January 25, 2001 in the House
- Last action
- January 14, 2002
- Companion bill
- SB 5581
AN ACT Relating to naturopathic physicians;
Sponsors
Prime sponsor: Laura Ruderman (D-45)
7 co-sponsors (6 Democrats, 1 Republican)
Votes
No recorded floor votes. This measure never reached a floor vote.
History
- By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
- By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
- First reading, referred to Health Care.
HB 1388 in other sessions
Bill numbers restart every two years, so the same number is a different bill in each session.
- HB 1388 (2025–26) Mobile market programs
- HB 1388 (2023–24) Residential rent practices
- HB 1388 (2021–22) Motor vehicle sales
- HB 1388 (2019–20) Postretirement options
- HB 1388 (2017–18) Behavioral health authority
- HB 1388 (2015–16) Legislation, testimony on
- HB 1388 (2013–14) Vehicular homicide & assault
- HB 1388 (2011–12) State energy code changes