SF3361 Bill Summary

• Converts naturopathic doctor registration system to licensure effective July 1, 2022, with automatic conversion upon next renewal for currently registered practitioners.

• Prohibits unlicensed practice of naturopathic medicine effective July 1, 2023, requiring all practitioners to obtain a license under chapter 147E.

• Increases continuing education requirements from 25 to 30 hours annually, with pharmacotherapeutics hours increased from 5 to 10 hours.

• Removes naturopathy from complementary and alternative health care practices definition in statute, establishing it as a separately regulated licensed health profession.

• Requires advisory council members to be licensed rather than registered by January 1, 2024, and establishes unlicensed practice as a misdemeanor violation.