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AZ SB1178
Bill
Status
3/2/2026
Primary Sponsor
Janae Shamp
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AI Summary
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Expands the authorized intravenous drugs that naturopathic physicians may administer to include antibiotics, antivirals, and antifungals, in addition to currently permitted vitamins and chelation therapy drugs.
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Amends the definition of "drug" in Arizona Revised Statutes section 32-1501 to add these three medication categories to the list of exceptions for intravenous administration by naturopathic physicians.
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Maintains existing restrictions prohibiting naturopathic physicians from administering Schedule I or II controlled substances (except morphine and certain reclassified drugs), cancer chemotherapeutics classified as legend drugs, and antipsychotics.
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Applies to doctors of naturopathic medicine licensed under Arizona's naturopathic physicians medical board regulatory framework.
Legislative Description
Naturopathic physicians; drug administration
Definitions
Last Action
House HHS Committee action: Do Pass, voting: (7-4-1-0-0-0)
3/16/2026