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MA S1547

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/27/2025

Primary Sponsor

Patricia Jehlen

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Origin

Senate

194th General Court

AI Summary

  • Amends language in Chapter 112, Section 267 to replace "controlled substance or prescription drug under chapter 94C" with "Schedule I-V controlled substance," clarifying the scope of substances relevant to naturopathic practice

  • Expands licensing qualification requirements in Section 268 to recognize state exams that existed prior to 1987 as acceptable equivalents for naturopathic registration

  • Adds alternative pathway in Section 269 allowing candidates to qualify through a state exam that existed prior to 1987, in addition to board-approved examinations

  • Filed by Senator Patricia D. Jehlen (Second Middlesex) on January 15, 2025, and referred to the Public Health committee

  • Similar legislation was previously filed in the 2023-2024 session as Senate No. 1383

Legislative Description

Relative to the board of registration in naturopathy

Last Action

Committee recommended ought to pass and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means

3/12/2026

Committee Referrals

Ways and Means3/12/2026
Health Care Financing1/7/2026
Public Health2/27/2025

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