AR SB117

Creates the Naturopathic Physician Practice Act establishing licensure requirements for naturopathic physicians in Arkansas, requiring graduation from an approved naturopathic medical school, passing national competency exams, and maintaining professional liability insurance

Defines scope of practice to include physical examinations, ordering lab tests and diagnostic imaging, prescribing legend drugs and Schedule III-V controlled substances, administering injections, and performing minor office procedures

Prohibits naturopathic physicians from performing surgery beyond minor office procedures, using general or spinal anesthesia, administering ionizing radioactive substances therapeutically, performing surgical abortions, or performing acupuncture

Establishes a 3-member Naturopathic Physician Advisory Committee to advise the Arkansas State Medical Board on licensure matters, with initial appointments required by October 1, 2025 and first licenses to be issued by December 1, 2025

Licenses expire every 2 years and require continuing education for renewal; unauthorized use of "naturopathic physician" or related titles constitutes a Class A misdemeanor