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ME LD1128

Bill

Status

Passed

5/27/2025

Primary Sponsor

Cassie Julia

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Origin

House of Representatives

132nd Legislature

AI Summary

  • Removes the pharmacist member from the formulary subcommittee that designates which noncontrolled legend drugs naturopathic doctors may prescribe, leaving only naturopathic members and the allopathic or osteopathic physician member

  • Requires the Board of Complementary Health Care Providers to update the naturopathic formulary by January 1, 2026, which has not been updated since 1996

  • Mandates the formulary subcommittee consult with pharmacist members of the Maine Board of Pharmacy before finalizing formulary recommendations

  • Authorizes the Joint Standing Committee on Health Coverage, Insurance and Financial Services to introduce legislation on naturopathic prescriptive authority in the Second Regular Session of the 132nd Legislature

  • Enacted as emergency legislation, taking effect immediately upon Governor approval on May 30, 2025

Legislative Description

An Act to Modernize the Formulary for Naturopathic Doctors

Health Care Services

Last Action

PASSED TO BE ENACTED - Emergency - 2/3 Elected Required, in concurrence.

5/27/2025

Committee Referrals

Health Coverage, Insurance and Financial Services3/18/2025

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