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BILL · 2015–16 SESSION

SB 5815: Naturopaths, prescribing by

Concerning prescriptive authority of naturopaths.

Summary

  • Naturopaths are authorized to prescribe and administer, as necessary in the practice of naturopathy: legend drugs; hydrocodone products contained in schedule II of the Uniform Controlled Substances Act; and controlled substances contained in schedule III through V of the Uniform Controlled Substances Act. A naturopath may prescribe a maximum dosage of 120 milligrams morphine-equivalent dose per day.

From the Senate Bill Report (Orig.) (SB 5815), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee
  1. IntroducedFeb 4, 2015
  2. Out of committeestopped here
  3. Passed Senate
  4. Passed House
  5. Governor
  6. Law
Prime sponsor
Senator (R-2)
Introduced
February 4, 2015 in the Senate
Last action
March 10, 2016

AN ACT Relating to prescriptive authority of naturopaths;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Senator (R-2)

6 co-sponsors (4 Democrats, 2 Republicans)

Karen Keiser D-33Barbara Bailey R-10Senator R-8Jeanne Kohl-Welles D-36Senator D-46Maralyn Chase D-32

Votes

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

History

  1. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
  2. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
  3. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
  4. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
  5. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
  6. First reading, referred to Health Care.

SB 5815 in other sessions

Bill numbers restart every two years, so the same number is a different bill in each session.

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