WA People
BILL · 2015–16 SESSION

HB 2304: Naturopaths, rx authority

Concerning prescriptive authority of naturopaths.

Summary

  • Expands the authority of naturopaths to allow for the prescription and administration of certain legend drugs, schedule II hydrocodone combination products, and schedule III through V controlled substances.
  • Directs the Board of Naturopathy to adopt pain management rules based on the pain management guidelines adopted by the Washington State Agency Medical Directors' Group.

From the House Bill Analysis 2016 (HB 2304), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee
  1. IntroducedJan 11, 2016
  2. Out of committeestopped here
  3. Passed House
  4. Passed Senate
  5. Governor
  6. Law
Prime sponsor
Richard DeBolt (R-20)
Introduced
January 11, 2016 in the House
Last action
March 10, 2016
Budget
Has a fiscal note

AN ACT Relating to prescriptive authority of naturopaths;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Richard DeBolt (R-20)

5 co-sponsors (4 Democrats, 1 Republican)

Joe Schmick R-9Eileen Cody D-34Steve Tharinger D-24Jim Moeller D-49Roger Goodman D-45

Votes

No recorded floor votes. This measure never reached a floor vote.

History

  1. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
  2. First reading, referred to Health Care & Wellness (Not Officially read and referred until adoption of Introduction report).
  3. Prefiled for introduction.

HB 2304 in other sessions

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