Bill
SB 25-032
Overview: SB 25-032, Naturopathic Doctor Requirements Formulary, was introduced in the Senate Committee on Health & Human Services on January 08, 2025. The bill has been postponed
Overview: SB 25-032, Naturopathic Doctor Requirements Formulary, was introduced in the Senate Committee on Health & Human Services on January 08, 2025. The bill has been postponed indefinitely.
Purpose and Intent: The bill aims to establish a formulary of approved natural medicines and substances that naturopathic doctors can prescribe to patients. The intent is to provide a clear regulatory framework for the scope of practice for naturopathic doctors in Colorado.
Key Provisions:
- Creates a Naturopathic Medicine Formulary Board to develop and maintain the approved formulary
- Requires naturopathic doctors to complete additional training and certification to prescribe from the approved formulary
- Grants the Naturopathic Medicine Formulary Board authority to add or remove substances from the approved list
Affected Parties and Impacts:
- Naturopathic doctors would be required to obtain additional certifications to prescribe natural medicines
- Patients seeking naturopathic treatment may have access to a wider range of approved natural remedies
- The Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies would oversee the new Naturopathic Medicine Formulary Board
Procedural and Timeline Considerations:
The bill has been postponed indefinitely in the Senate Committee on Health & Human Services, indicating it is unlikely to advance further in the current legislative session.
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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