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ID S1313

Bill

Status

Engrossed

3/3/2026

Primary Sponsor

Health and Welfare Committee

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Adds pharmacists to the list of medical professionals eligible to obtain voluntary licensure as naturopathic doctors in Idaho, joining medical doctors, osteopaths, podiatrists, dentists, chiropractors, and nurse practitioners

  • Requires pharmacist applicants to hold current, valid, unrestricted licensure meeting the requirements of section 54-1722, Idaho Code, plus complete a 160-credit-hour naturopathic doctor curriculum from a U.S. Department of Education-accredited institution

  • Modifies the Idaho Board of Naturopathic Health Care's formulary committee composition to specify that the pharmacist member must be licensed as a pharmacist under Idaho Code but not licensed under the naturopathic chapter

  • Declares an emergency and sets an effective date of July 1, 2026

Legislative Description

Amends existing law to provide for the voluntary licensure of pharmacists as naturopathic doctors.

NATUROPATHIC DOCTOR LICENSING AND NATUROPATH REGISTRATION

Last Action

Read First Time, Referred to Business

3/4/2026

Committee Referrals

Business3/4/2026
Health and Welfare2/17/2026
Judiciary and Rules2/16/2026

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