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Introduced
01/25/2019
01/25/2019
In Committee
03/21/2019
03/21/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
03/12/2020
03/12/2020
Introduced Session
2019-2020 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT Relating to the practice of naturopathy; amending RCW118.36A.040 and 69.41.030; reenacting and amending RCW 18.36A.020 and269.50.101; adding new sections to chapter 18.36A RCW; and creating a3new section.4
AI Summary
This bill expands the prescriptive authority of naturopaths in Washington state. It allows naturopaths to prescribe and administer legend and non-legend drugs, as well as limited controlled substances in Schedules III through V, if they meet certain educational and collaborative practice requirements. The bill also clarifies that naturopaths can sign and attest to various legal documents within their scope of practice. Additionally, the bill makes some technical changes to the definitions and scope of practice for naturopaths in state law.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (10)
Richard DeBolt (R)*,
Eileen Cody (D),
Beth Doglio (D),
Paul Harris (R),
Laurie Jinkins (D),
Shelley Kloba (D),
Nicole Macri (D),
Marcus Riccelli (D),
June Robinson (D),
Steve Tharinger (D),
Last Action
Returned to Rules Committee for second reading. (on 02/21/2020)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=1630&Year=2019&Initiative=false |
| State Bill Page | http://apps.leg.wa.gov/billinfo/summary.aspx?bill=1630&year=2019 |
| BillText | http://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2019-20/Pdf/Bills/House Bills/1630-S.pdf |
| BillText | http://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2019-20/Pdf/Bills/House Bills/1630.pdf |
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