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NJ S2735
Bill
Status
2/15/2024
Primary Sponsor
Michael Testa
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AI Summary
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Creates the State Board of Naturopathic Examiners within the Division of Consumer Affairs, consisting of nine members: six licensed naturopathic doctors with at least five years of practice experience, two public members, and one State executive department member
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Requires naturopathic doctors to hold a degree from an accredited naturopathic medical program with minimum 4,100 total hours of instruction (2,500+ academic hours, 1,200+ supervised clinical training hours) and pass the Naturopathic Physicians Licensing Examination (NPLEX)
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Authorizes licensed naturopathic doctors to perform physical and laboratory examinations, order diagnostic imaging studies (with referral for interpretation), prescribe drugs consistent with their training, and use various routes of administration including intravenous and intramuscular
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Prohibits use of titles such as "naturopathic doctor," "N.D.," or "naturopathic physician" without a valid license, with licenses issued for two-year periods subject to renewal
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Establishes a Naturopathic Childbirth Attendance Advisory Committee to set requirements for a special competency certificate required before naturopathic doctors can practice childbirth attendance
Legislative Description
"Naturopathic Doctors Licensing Act."
Commerce
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Commerce Committee
2/15/2024