FL H0223

Renames Florida's Chapter 462 from "Naturopathy" to "Naturopathic Medicine" and creates a new Board of Naturopathic Medicine within the Department of Health, composed of 7 members including 4 naturopathic doctors, 2 physicians, and 1 public member

Establishes licensure requirements for naturopathic doctors including a bachelor's degree, doctoral degree from an accredited naturopathic medical program, and passing the Naturopathic Physician Licensing Examination administered by the North American Board of Naturopathic Examiners

Defines "naturopathic medicine" as diagnosis, prevention, and treatment using botanical extracts, clinical nutrition, counseling, dietary supplements, homeopathic remedies, laboratory testing, and physical medicine, while explicitly excluding prescription drugs, surgery, anesthetics, chiropractic adjustments, and acupuncture

Distinguishes between licensed "naturopathic doctors" (who must meet education and examination requirements) and unlicensed practitioners of "naturopathy" or "traditional naturopathy" (who may continue practicing but cannot use protected titles like "N.D." or "naturopathic doctor")

Requires 60 hours of continuing education per biennial renewal period, sets maximum renewal fee at $1,000, and establishes disciplinary grounds including practicing beyond scope, malpractice, and sexual misconduct, with effective date of December 31, 2026