HB3368 Summary: Colon Hydrotherapist Licensing Act

• Creates licensing requirements for colon hydrotherapists under the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, effective January 1, 2014, requiring 100 hours of approved training (including 45 hours anatomy/physiology and 25 intern sessions) or equivalent licensure from another state.

• Establishes a 7-member Colon Hydrotherapy Licensing Board (6 licensed practitioners with 3+ years experience and 1 public member) to advise the Department on professional standards, discipline, and qualifications.

• Prohibits unlicensed practice and false advertising of colon hydrotherapy services; Class A misdemeanor for advertising without valid license or implying the procedure treats diseases.

• Authorizes Department to refuse, revoke, suspend, or place licenses on probation for violations including fraud, incompetence, sexual misconduct, substance abuse, and criminal convictions; allows fines up to $10,000 per violation.

• Repeals the Act on January 1, 2024 under the Regulatory Sunset Act; requires 24 hours of continuing education for license renewal and allows license restoration after suspension.