Summary of A07901

• Establishes licensure and regulation of naturopathic doctors in New York through a new Article 138 of the Education Law, requiring a doctoral degree in naturopathic medicine, a 12-month post-graduate residency, and passage of an examination.

• Creates a State Board for Naturopathic Medicine composed of at least 6 licensed naturopathic doctors, 2 physicians, and 2 public members to oversee professional licensing and conduct.

• Defines the scope of naturopathic medicine practice including physical examinations, laboratory testing, diagnostic imaging, dietary counseling, manual therapy, and administering non-prescription substances and certain hormones and injectable therapies through specified routes.

• Establishes limited residency permits (valid 1-3 years) and limited permits (valid 2 years) for students and practitioners establishing proof of practice, with special provisions for pre-1988 and post-1987 graduates.

• Requires 60 hours of continuing education every three years for license renewal and mandates naturopathic doctors report suspected child abuse; amends professional liability company laws to allow naturopaths to form professional service entities.