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CO SB032

Bill

Status

Failed

2/6/2025

Primary Sponsor

Rod Pelton

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Origin

Senate

2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Creates an expanded formulary for qualified naturopathic doctors that includes all legend drugs (except Schedule I and II controlled substances), Schedule III anabolic steroids (with DEA registration), and Schedule IV and V drugs (excluding benzodiazepines, oncological chemotherapeutics, and narcotics)

  • Requires naturopathic doctors registered before September 1, 2025 to complete 12 hours of pharmacological continuing education, pass the NPLEX elective pharmacology exam, or hold equivalent licensure in another state to access the expanded formulary

  • Prohibits naturopathic doctors from prescribing any medicine or device to individuals under 18 years of age, and bars prescribing antipsychotics or ketamine unless approved by the advisory committee and director

  • Mandates passage of the NPLEX pharmacology examination for all new registration applicants on or after September 1, 2025, and requires 8 hours per year of pharmacology continuing education for renewals starting June 1, 2026

  • Requires certification by a nationally recognized, director-approved entity before naturopathic doctors can administer intravenous therapy, effective September 1, 2025

Legislative Description

Naturopathic Doctor Requirements Formulary

Health Care & Health Insurance

Last Action

Senate Committee on Health & Human Services Postpone Indefinitely

2/6/2025

Committee Referrals

Health and Human Services1/8/2025

Full Bill Text

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